#6795 • Exceptional Cut Glass Jar with Gilt Bronze Handle and Rim

Part of 9,700 SF McLean $4 Million Mansion Downsizing Auction (live auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

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This finely crafted jar features a clear cut glass body and lid, exhibiting a geometric starburst pattern that reflects exemplary technique in glass cutting. The lid is topped with a delicate finial, also in cut glass, enhancing both form and function. Surrounding the glass jar is an ornate gilt bronze frame that includes a handle and rim, decorated with Rococo-inspired scrollwork, characteristic of 19th-century European design trends. Such biscuit jars became popular in Victorian England, serving as elegant table accessories for storing and serving biscuits or sweets. The meticulous gilding on the bronze contrasts beautifully with the sparkling glass, highlighting the luxurious combination of materials favored in decorative arts of the period. This piece represents both a functional and artistic object with historical roots in fine dining customs and craftsmanship traditions. Exceptional piece! 4 x 4 x 8”