Lot 922: A late 19th or early 20th-century cut glass biscuit barrel with silver-plated mounts

This item is a clear glass biscuit barrel, also frequently identified in contemporary contexts as an ice bucket, featuring a deep and prominent pineapple or teardrop facet cutting pattern. The high-relief cutting is designed to create a textured surface for light refraction. The glass body is fitted with a silver-plated metal rim and a matching swing handle. The circular lid features an engraved or chased border of foliate scrollwork and is topped with a turned, conical finial. While some web sources suggest a mid-century French origin or an attribution to the Alhambra pattern, the form and construction are highly characteristic of late Victorian or Edwardian British glassware. No maker’s marks, hallmarks, or signatures are visible on the metal mounts or the glass base. The metal components are likely electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) given the period and style.

Approximate diameter: 130mm (based on the provided 23.43mm scale coin).