1870s Glass

Heading : Sterling silver and glass claret jug Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 for Barker Brothers Period : Victoria Origin : Birmingham, England Colour : Silver cover and ha...

Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French artist and designer. Five small crystal glasses hand-decorated with gold leaf motifs. 1870s/1880s. Signed: "Cristalleries d'Emile Gallé, Nancy." Perfe...

Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French artist and designer. Two small crystal glasses hand-decorated with gold leaf motifs. 1870s/1880s. Signed: "Cristalleries d'Emile Gallé, Nancy." Perfec...

Heading : Tunbridge ware teapot stand Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England Decoration : Polychrome needlwork fills the frame. Tesselated band of cha...

Art Nouveau Cookie jar iridescent glass by Loetz' with Lid Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Art Nouveau style. Special color and technique for any collector. Looks simply ...

Heading : A Fine Victorian Engraved Claret Jug c1870 Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : England Colour : Clear Body : Amphora shape. Engraved w...

Fabulous and rare Empire Revival glass bowl by J & L Lobmeyr c1875. Enamelled and gilded with fronds of flowers and classical imagery with an unusual cog wheel base - nicely signed t...

This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid satinwood decoration, c1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in walnut with beautiful fan and line inlaid decoration and a stylish silver plated handle. There are three square shaped cut crystal decanters with stoppers. Complete with working lock and key. It is a decorative piece which is also very practical, and would make a lovely gift. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please note that there is no key, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 32 x Width 39 x Depth 18 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 7 inches Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar. This was to prevent the theft of the contents by servants. Like the name suggests, the decanters themselves are visible, drawing temptation while unattainable. A key is required for entry. The most common types of tantalus holds three bottles or decanters while there are also smaller types housing only two. There are many different forms of tantalus. Often the encasement has metal handles on both sides and ornately carved decor. Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king...

A superb pair of antique etched glass globe decanters, circa 1870 in date. The fine glass has been beautifully etched with a fine leaf pattern. ...

A spectacular and important 19th century Louis XVI style baccarat double-overlay blue-over-clear wheel carved, etched and acid washed covered vase, attributed to Jean Baptiste Simon....

A pair of glass plates intaglio engraved with fruiting vines with a star cut centre.

Extraordinary large cut glass punch bowl centerpiece on pedestal base with lid. The lid with diamond cut ball finial rests on a shapely detailed c...