Antique Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Dressing Table Vanity Jar by J.C. Vickery, London 1928

An antique sterling silver and cut glass dressing table vanity jar bearing the J.C.V. sponsor’s mark for John Collard Vickery, fully hallmarked in London in 1928. The substantial clear glass pot has a faceted body and is fitted with a threaded sterling silver collar and screw-on lid. The lid is finely engraved with alternating linear panels, a decorative foliate border and a central interlaced monogram, giving the piece an attractive period character.

Details

• Item: Dressing table pot, vanity jar or trinket jar
• Retailer / Sponsor’s Mark: J.C.V. for John Collard Vickery
• Origin: London, England
• Date / Period: 1928
• Material: Sterling silver and clear glass
• Silver Purity: .925 sterling silver
• Hallmarks: J.C.V. sponsor’s mark, London assay marks, lion passant and date letter
• Design: Faceted glass body with a sterling silver threaded collar and screw-on lid
• Decoration: Engraved lid with linear panels, foliate scroll border and central monogram
• Interior: Cork lining retained inside the lid
• Measurements: Approximately 6.5 cm high × 6 cm diameter

Condition

Good antique condition with visible age-related wear consistent with use. The sterling silver lid and collar show surface scratches, patina, tarnish, rubbing and some small dents. There is a small chip to the lower edge of the glass pot, shown clearly in the photographs. The cork lining inside the lid is present and shows age-related wear. The screw mechanism remains functional.

Historical and Collector Context

J.C. Vickery was a prominent Regent Street retailer of luxury goods during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded in 1890, the firm offered jewellery, dressing cases, silverware and refined personal accessories from its London premises. By the 1910s, the business held several Royal Warrants. This 1928 vanity jar is representative of the elegant dressing table accessories sold by the firm during the interwar period, when silver-mounted glass pots were used for cosmetics, powders and small personal items.

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