Bidspirit auction | A Pair of George V

A Pair of George V T. Gaunt & Co Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Vanity Jars - A pair of sterling silver and cut glass vanity jars from the George V period. Each jar is constructed from clear cut glass with an octagonal faceted form. The jars are fitted with pull-off, domed covers made of solid sterling silver. The rims of the silver lids are struck with a full set of British hallmarks including the maker mark 'T.G. & Co' in a rectangular shield for T. Gaunt & Co. The hallmarks further comprise the Birmingham anchor assay office mark, the lion passant standard mark for sterling silver, and a lowercase date letter 'u' corresponding to the year 1919. The silver surfaces show a natural aged patina and tarnish. Jar Diameter: 31.34 mm Lid Gross Weight: 5.36 g.