Antique cut glass vanity powder jar featuring an ornate Sterling silver lid.

• Visual Characteristics
• Central Monogram: The center features a prominent, stylized engraving of the initials "TWA" in a classic period script.
• Ornate Repoussé Work: The top is decorated with a detailed floral and vine motif. The pattern relies on the repoussé method, which creates a raised relief pattern by working the metal from the reverse side.
• Metal: Silver manufactured by Foster & Bailey Providence Rhode Island 1878 -1898. Weight of silver approx. 25 grams
• Cut Glass Base: heavy, faceted cut crystal or glass jar with geometric patterns.

Context and Era

• These decorative jars were highly popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras (late 19th to early 20th century). They were luxury items used on bedroom dressers or boudoir vanities to hold face powders, trinkets, or cosmetic items.

Size: Shown against ruler or in hand or both in one picture to help you judge size. Measures approximately

Condition: Nice condition as pictured. No chips or cracks to the glass. Please see all the pictures as they are part of the description.  

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