Swirls of Preserves


 

Edwardian English Jam Pot with Swirling Glass Body and Silver-Plated Mountings (LEO Design)

 

The swirling diagonal ribs on this Edwardian English glass jam pot provide high-texture, movement and great visual interest—especially once the alluring color of the obscured jam shows through the ribbed swirls.  Handsome and heavy, the pot is finished with silver-plated mountings, including a lid embellished with an engraved wreath of grape leaves and vines.  Jam—often homemade—commonly would be served in a vessel like this.  One could use the jam pot as intended today or find another clever use for the jar: sugar, bath salts, cotton swabs or a collection of marbles.  Click on the photo above to learn more about it. 

 

Though our Greenwich Village store is now permanently closed, LEO Design is still alive and well!  Please visit our on-line store where we continue to sell Handsome Gifts (www.LEOdesignNYC.com)

We also can be found in Pittsburgh's historic "Strip District" at Mahla & Co. Antiques (www.mahlaantiques.com) or in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania at The Antique Center of Strabane (www.antiquecenterofstrabane.com).

Or call to arrange to visit our Pittsburgh showroom (by private appointment only).  917-446-4248