Antique Webb cased Peachblow glass sweetmeat or small biscuit barrel with silverplate lid and bail and gold decoration. Made in England, circa 1880''s. Measures 3 1/2 inches to top of lid (not including handle). Approx 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Gilded, round base - very low and partially hidden unless lifted up. Full bodied, round and slightly squat Peachblow glass. Creamy cased interior. Colour outside ranges from a golden yellow to bright pinky red. Great colours. The surface is decorated in raised gilded blossom and foliage on delicate, bent branches, showing clear Japanese influence. A butterfly flits on one side. Gilded work shows great detail and quality craftmanship as is typical of Webb glass. Good condition. No chips/cracks/repairs/damage. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3661 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE WEBB CASED PEACHBLOW GLASS SWEETMEAT GILDED
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