Pair of Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Vanity Jars, Boots Pure Drug Company, Birmingham 1911

A charming pair of antique sterling silver and glass vanity jars made for Boots Pure Drug Company and hallmarked Birmingham 1911. Each small dressing table jar has a faceted clear glass body and a fitted sterling silver lid with softly shaped Art Nouveau-influenced detailing. Their compact size makes them suitable for storing small personal items while retaining the character of an early 20th-century dressing table accessory.

Details

Item: Pair of antique vanity jars
Maker: Boots Pure Drug Company
Origin: Birmingham, England
Date: 1911
Material: Sterling silver lids and faceted glass bodies
Marks: Full Birmingham sterling silver hallmarks with maker’s mark
Style: Edwardian dressing table accessories
Measurements: Approx. 3 cm high × 3 cm diameter each

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related surface wear. The sterling silver lids show minor dents, and one glass jar has a small chip to the lower edge. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition details.

Historical and Collector Context

Small sterling silver-topped vanity jars were commonly used on Edwardian dressing tables for creams, powders and personal accessories. This matched pair is particularly appealing for collectors of antique vanity items and early Boots Pure Drug Company pieces, combining practical glass containers with hallmarked English silver mounts.

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