Jar with cover
1874–75
Medium
Silver gilt, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 5/8 × 7 3/8 in. (4.1 × 18.7 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
British, London
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Madame Lilliana Teruzzi, in memory of her mother, 1973
Accession Number
1973.176.42a, b
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Jar with Cover*, crafted by the London silversmith marked F. P. around 1874–75, exemplifies the refined artistry of Victorian-era British metalwork. Standing just 1 5/8 × 7 3/8 inches, its petite scale suggests it was designed for a domestic setting—perhaps as a luxurious vanity jar for perfumes, salts, or confections. The combination of silver gilt, with its gleaming gold-toned surface achieved through gilding techniques, and delicate glass evokes opulence, blending functionality with decorative appeal. In the context of 19th-century London, silver gilt objects like this were...