Antique Crystal Powder Jar with Sterling Silver Lid

Antique Crystal Powder Jar with Sterling Silver Lid

A beautiful antique powder jar featuring a cut crystal base and ornate sterling silver lid. The crystal has a lovely rounded form with faceted, hand-cut detailing around the sides, giving it wonderful sparkle and dimension.

The sterling silver lid is especially charming, with raised floral and scrollwork decoration around the border and an elegant engraved period monogram at the center, appearing to read MCL or MEL. The contrast of the bright crystal with the richly detailed silver gives the piece such a romantic vanity-table feel.

Originally intended as a powder jar, this piece would be beautiful styled on a vanity, dresser, bathroom shelf, or used to hold small keepsakes, jewelry, cotton rounds, or other little treasures.

Material: Sterling silver lid with crystal base

Condition: Antique condition with expected age-related wear, light surface marks, patina, and tarnish to the sterling. Crystal presents beautifully with lovely clarity and cut detail. Overall a very elegant antique vanity piece.