This antique Apollo Studios vanity jar is the kind of piece that immediately gives a dresser or vanity a more layered and elegant look. Measuring approximately 4 3/4 inches across by 2 1/2 inches high, it features an ornate gilt-tone pierced filigree body, a fitted clear glass insert, and a decorative jeweled top accent with green cabochon-style ornament.
Apollo Studios pieces have long appealed to collectors because they sit in that wonderful space between utility and glamour. They were made to be used, but they were also made to be admired. Comparable Apollo vanity jars, dresser boxes, and powder containers continue to appear in the antiques market, particularly examples retaining their inserts and decorative tops.
There are several things working in this example’s favor:
the original-looking removable glass insert,
the richly pierced filigree surround,
the jeweled decorative top element,
the desirable Apollo mark,
and the compact size that makes it easy to display anywhere from a powder room shelf to a dressing table grouping.
Condition:
Good antique condition with no breaks noted in the filigree work and no chips, cracks, or repairs noted to the glass insert. Expected age-related finish wear, patina, surface marks, and darkening are present. The lid surface shows visible wear from age and use. Please review images carefully.
With nearly 5 decades in this industry, we know that marked vanity accessories from makers like Apollo remain collectible because they are decorative, practical, and increasingly hard to replace in this condition with the insert intact. If you have any questions about the item you are viewing, please email us and we will be happy to provide answers.