Pressed glass jars
Updated August 23, 2026
| Lot number | 101 |
| Auction | Niagara Parkway Downsizing |
| Date | September 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This lot comprises two decorative glass items: a large pressed glass jar with a matching cover and a cut crystal vase. The ornate jar features relief-moulded patterns throughout the body and domed lid, including acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and diapering. The lid is surmounted by a cast metal finial in the form of a stylised acorn. The second item is a flared cylindrical vase of cut crystal, decorated with deep vertical mitre cuts above a band of diamond cross-hatching. The underside of the base is finished with a multi-pointed star-cut design. Jar height (to top of finial) approx. 32 cm Jar diameter approx. 11.5 cm Vase diameter approx. 11.5 cm. Condition: The glass remains clear. There is visible yellowed residue and surface grime within the deeper recesses of the jar's moulded decoration. Both items appear free from significant chips, cracks, or visible restoration.
