Biscuit box (2) - Set of 2 beautiful antique cookie jars. - Glass, Silverplated - Fries wire glass

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Two antique Fries wire-glass cookie jars with a silver-plated mount and lid, of Dutch origin in Art Nouveau style, circa 1850–1900, height 23 cm, width 14 cm, depth 14 cm, in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.

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Art Nouveau - 2 Fries wire glass cookie jars with silver-plated frame and lid.
Beautifully polished bottom or pontil, Netherlands, ca. 1890-1920

Frys glass is known by various names.
This is also commonly called English glass ripple glass or wire glass.
That we often call Fries glass in the Netherlands.
It is not typical of Friesland but is more common in the northern province of the Netherlands.
Overseas also in France and the United Kingdom.
It evokes a sense of nostalgia in many people.
Now, it is a collectible item for enthusiasts and is produced in various versions.

In good vintage condition with light signs of use, see my photos for details.

Dimensions are

Fine wire glass
Height including handle 23 cm
Height + lid 18 cm, D 14 cm, W 14 cm.

Grove wire glass
Height including hook 22 cm
Height + lid 17 cm, Width 13 cm, Depth 13 cm.

Of course, we package it with the utmost care and send it by registered mail.

Art Nouveau - 2 Fries wire glass cookie jars with silver-plated frame and lid.
Beautifully polished bottom or pontil, Netherlands, ca. 1890-1920

Frys glass is known by various names.
This is also commonly called English glass ripple glass or wire glass.
That we often call Fries glass in the Netherlands.
It is not typical of Friesland but is more common in the northern province of the Netherlands.
Overseas also in France and the United Kingdom.
It evokes a sense of nostalgia in many people.
Now, it is a collectible item for enthusiasts and is produced in various versions.

In good vintage condition with light signs of use, see my photos for details.

Dimensions are

Fine wire glass
Height including handle 23 cm
Height + lid 18 cm, D 14 cm, W 14 cm.

Grove wire glass
Height including hook 22 cm
Height + lid 17 cm, Width 13 cm, Depth 13 cm.

Of course, we package it with the utmost care and send it by registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Fries wire glass
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Glass, Silverplated
Model
Set of 2 beautiful antique cookie jars.
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
23 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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