1870s Glass

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian acid etched glass and English sterling silver mounted claret jug; an addition to our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and cut glass claret jug has a circular, rounded bulbous form. The cylindrical neck of the jug is fitted with an impressive sterling silver, hallmarked mount embellished with impressive chased floral spray decoration on a matte background, all encompassed with a plain border accented with simple drop motifs. The decoration to the mount incorporates an oval vacant cartouche to either side. The underside of the plain spout features a simplified quatrefoil floral motif encompassed with a lozenge shaped border. The mount retains the original hinged, hallmarked cover encompassed with further floral decoration and surmounted with an impressive pierced interlacing scrolling leaf decorated thumb piece. The rim of the cover, lower rim of the mount and girdle to the glass body are encircled with applied bead decoration. This antique Victorian claret jug...

A rare pair of antique American cut leaded glass celery vases by C. Doflinger & Sons Inc., White Mills, Pennsylvania circa 1868-1875. The celery ...

A fine white opaline water set by Baccarat : a water bottle, a lemon balm or liquor bottle, a sugar pot, a glass and their tray. Napoléon III period, 19th century circa 1870. Baccara...

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. This lovely pair can serve decorativ...

This is a truly superb decorative antique pair of ormolu glass ewers, circa 1870 in date. The hinged covers with cabouchon semi precious stone finials and scrolling mythical beast handles. The faceted baluster glass...

Emile Gallé (1846-1904). Early and rare wine glass in mouth-blown light green art glass with hand painted gold decorations in the form of leaves. Museum quality, 1870s-1880s. Measur...

Made by the world-renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. An antique crystal miniature masterpiece of exceptional proportions, the vase crystallizes the extra...

A fine ormolu flower epergne on raised leopard paw feet supporting the main ring this issuing eight flat diamond cut posy vases with scalloped rim the centre supporting a larger vase...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian glass and silver mounted claret jug; part of our silver mounted glass collection. This exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver and glass claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The upper portion of the glass body is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver mount embellished with an incurved shaped border. The plain domed hallmarked hinged cover is encircled with a band of applied bead decoration and surmounted with an impressive swept, knopped bead decorated finial. This Victorian claret jug is fitted with an S-scroll handle featuring a plain scrolling thumb piece. The glass body of the jug is embellished with an exceptional acid etched illustration depicting a putto entangled with flowing ribbons, playing a stylized percussion triangle whilst standing on the back of a moth style insect. In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition The mount of this antique silver and glass claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The mount has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The plain glass body of the jug is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 15.3cm/6". Diameter of rim 5.4cm/2.1". Diameter of body 10.3cm/4.1". Diameter of foot 9.5cm/3.7". Height 30.8cm/12.1". Maker: Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown...

This Sterling Silver Mounted Wrythen Glass Flask dates to the Victorian period and was made in 1873. Of substantial size, the glass body is formed with pronounced wrythen ribs that s...

This generous wide ribbed circular jug is adorned with a decorative clear ribbed handle that coils, snake-like into a delicately ribbed clear glass necklace around the jug. Shades o...

A large rare early Victorian Harrach Glatt Iris vase made for Lobmeyr by Harrach, With an iridised petrol finish and black and white stylised enamelling. The Glatt iris range was the...

Art Nouveau Cookie Bowl iridescent glass by Pallme Konig & Hagel Subtle, hand blown glass Bowl in the Art Art Nouveau style. Special color and techniqu...

Emile Gallé (1846-1904). Six early and rare wine glasses and carafe in mouth-blown light green art glass with hand painted gold decorations in the ...

Emile Gallé (1846-1904). Early and rare jug in mouth-blown light green art glass with hand painted gold decorations in the form of leaves. Museum quali...

A magnificent antique Lobmeyr Islamic gilt and enameled glass goblet with Islamic calligraphy decoration, signed on the bottom by Lobmeyr. Most probably commissioned for the ottoman ...