Vintage ceramic biscuit jar.

The decoration, featuring a romantic 18th-century courting couple in a garden, is very typical of early to mid-20th century British ceramics (often from the 1920s–1940s). The geometric blue and orange border reflects an Art Deco influence, which fits well with the 1930s period. • Material: The body is ceramic with a transfer-printed and hand-coloured design. The crazing (fine crackle lines in the glaze) you see is a natural result of age. The lid and handle are likely nickel-plated metal (sometimes silver-plate, but more often nickel/chrome for practical kitchenware). • Function: These biscuit barrels were common household items, used to keep biscuits and sweets fresh. They were often given as wedding gifts. Immaculate for its age