Antique Chester 1918 Sterling Silver-Lidded Cut Glass Dressing Table Jar by Synyer & Beddoes

An elegant antique English cut glass dressing table jar with a sterling silver lid by Synyer & Beddoes, hallmarked Chester 1918. The rounded glass body is decorated with fluted panels and cut starburst motifs, while the fitted silver lid has a lightly gilded interior and an engraved monogram. A refined early 20th-century vanity accessory with strong collector appeal for buyers of antique English silver and dressing table pieces.

Details

- Item: Antique dressing table jar
- Maker: Synyer & Beddoes
- Origin: Chester, England
- Date: 1918
- Material: Cut glass with sterling silver lid
- Silver Purity: Sterling silver (.925)
- Hallmarks: Synyer & Beddoes maker’s mark, lion passant, Chester town mark and date letter
- Decoration: Fluted cut glass body with starburst motifs
- Features: Fitted sterling silver lid with lightly gilded interior

Condition

Very good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use. The cut glass jar is free from chips and cracks. The sterling silver lid fits securely and shows light surface scratching, minor marks and gentle wear appropriate for its age. Please review the photographs carefully for a clear view of the condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Cut glass dressing table jars with sterling silver lids were popular personal accessories during the late Victorian and early 20th-century periods. This example combines decorative English cut glass with a fully hallmarked Chester silver lid, making it an attractive piece for collectors of antique silver vanity accessories and traditional dressing table objects.

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