Antique Mount Washington Royal Flemish biscuit jar that is decorated with detailed and multi-colored neutral earth toned colors that bring to life the featured thistle designs which are featured beautifully on the frosted, almost transparent Flemish art glass. Note the silver plated lid on this biscuit jar that features a crab in embossed design. This is a signed piece of Royal Flemish, which is a added featured on this glass piece, and the silverplated lid is also signed on the underside of the lid with ‘M.W – #4415’. You will not want to miss adding this biscuit jar to your own personal art glass collection. This biscuit jar measures 5″ by 5″ and to the top of the finial on the lid is 7″ high, when the handle is in the upright position this piece is 9″ high. This is a remarkable and beautiful piece that displays beautifully and when you allow a light source to shine on this jar it radiates to an even higher level of exceptional color and detail.
Royal Flemish is generally considered to be the top of the line when it comes to Mount Washington glass. The line was first advertised in 1889, but not patented until 1894. Almost all Royal Flemish patterns are decorated with at least some gold gilt. Most pieces will also have maroon as one of the dominant colors. Collectors value Royal Flemish so highly because of the craftsmanship and details that went into each piece. The artists at Mount Washington had to hand decorate each article.
