Creation Date

1895 – 1920

Description

"Jar of blue glass, in two parts, hinged top. Bottom part of bowl is 4.5 inches high, has a base, is 4.5 inches across the metal inset which has places for a small wine decanter and six small glasses, plain, in clear glass. Decanter has a clear stopper.
The top is shaped like a beehive, and has a gold band and spring for shutting it tight.
Both pieces are ornamented with beaded floral design in yellow and golden leaves painted upon the glass.
A lovely utensil and a piece of art in glass. Used in the home, likely, where the serving of wine was a rite for special occasions." - Original subject notes.

2007 - The beaded design is not complete. it is flaking off in many places. The gold painted leaves are worn off as well. The bottle is small for wine. May have been used for liquer.