Profusely Engraved Thomas Webb Lion Mask Covered Jar c1880

Description

Heading : Thomas Webb biscuit barrel or tobacco jar or decorative item
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Stourbridge. England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Engraved with dragonflies and fronds of foliage and grasses.  cover with engraved foliate band. Hollow finial
Foot : Four scroll feet with lion head mask prunts
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 22cm tall. 11cm bowl and 15 cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :1052 grams

The inflence of Joseph Keller and Frederick Kny within the design is most evident. We have recently been reading about Christopher Dresser who despised this elaborate decoration as did John Ruskin. We would bring their views into question. this is an exemplar of fine copper wheel engraving.

We are unsure if this was intended to be a biscuit barrel. a tobacco jar or simply a stunning piece of decorative glass.