Antique Edwardian 1903 Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Jar by Henry Perkins London

A petite antique Edwardian cut glass jar with a sterling silver rim, hallmarked in London in 1903 by Henry Perkins & Sons. The glass body is faceted with a classic diamond-cut pattern, giving the piece a bright decorative sparkle despite its compact size.

The sterling silver rim is hallmarked with the lion passant for sterling silver, leopard’s head for London, date letter “h” for 1903 and the maker’s mark for Henry Perkins & Sons. Small and elegant, this piece is ideal as a vanity jar, trinket holder or decorative addition to an antique silver and glass collection.

Details

Item: Small vanity jar / trinket jar
Maker: Henry Perkins & Sons
Assay Office: London
Date: 1903
Period: Edwardian
Material: Sterling silver rim with cut glass body
Hallmarks: Lion passant, leopard’s head, date letter “h” and maker’s mark
Pattern: Diamond-cut glass
Dimensions: Height 2.5 cm, diameter 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good antique condition

Condition

Very good antique condition. There are minor dents to the silver rim, but no chips or cracks to the glass noted. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Henry Perkins & Sons was a London firm known for silver-mounted wares, including jar lids, perfume bottle mounts, vase rims and other decorative fittings. The company worked during a period when finely cut glass and hallmarked silver mounts were popular for dressing table, vanity and household objects.

Edwardian silver-mounted glass pieces were valued for their blend of practicality and refinement. Cut glass bodies provided brilliance and texture, while sterling silver rims added durability, status and decorative finish. Small vanity jars such as this were often used for dressing table storage, small trinkets or personal accessories.

This compact example, hallmarked London 1903, is a charming piece for collectors of Edwardian silver, Henry Perkins & Sons wares, vanity jars and silver-mounted cut glass.