Mid-Century Ribbed Glass Biscuit Barrel with Metal Caddy

This item is a vintage circular lidded vessel, frequently used as a biscuit barrel or candy jar, featuring clear pressed glass with a distinctive ribbed or fluted pattern. The glass lid is domed with a matching molded teardrop finial and radial ribs that align with the pattern of the base. The vessel sits snugly within a chrome-plated or stainless steel metal caddy. The caddy features a decorative pierced band with repeating heart and spade-like motifs, and a thin, arched wire handle attached with simple rivets for easy transport. The craftsmanship suggests mass-production typical of mid-20th-century kitchenware, likely dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. The glass exhibits a clear transparency with no visible major chips, though light surface scratching is present. The metal components show moderate condition issues including dulling of the finish, light pitting/corrosion on the inner rim, and minor surface oxidation consistent with age and moisture exposure. This piece represents a blend of functional utilitarian design and the decorative 'Atomic' or 'Retro' era aesthetics, valuing symmetry and geometric patterning.