Art Nouveau biscuit barrel from 1900 in red glass with a pewter mount.

Charming antique biscuit bucket from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1900). Body made of molded glass with cut facets, featuring a beautiful cranberry red (rubina) gradient towards transparent with relief drop patterns. It is topped with a chiseled floral-decorated mount, an ornate lid, and a movable handle made of pewter or patinated silver alloy. Height 17.5 cm X Width 11.5 cm. • Condition: generally good state of preservation. The glass is intact, without cracks or chips. There are a few small scratches on the side. The metal shows a beautiful patina of time and slight traces of oxidation consistent with its age. • Use: Ideal as a candy jar, biscuit box, or decorative piece on a table or sideboard.