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Pair Antique Victorian Ale Glasses C1850
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Pair Antique Victorian Ale Glasses C1850

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine pair of mid-19th-century ale glasses. They have long round funnel bowls with petal moulding to the lower half. Ball knop stems above conical feet with polished pontil.

Date & Origin

England, c1850. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height:14.2cm

Bowl diameter:5.7cm

Foot diameter:6.5cm

Historical Context

In August 1850, the Royal Border Bridge carrying the main railway line from England to Scotland, across the River Tweed at Berwick-upon-Tweed is opened by Queen Victoria.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.2cm (5.59")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Ale Flute to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018572
Dealers Internal Reference
2023072034
Description
Technical Description

A fine pair of mid-19th-century ale glasses. They have long round funnel bowls with petal moulding to the lower half. Ball knop stems above conical feet with polished pontil.

Date & Origin

fig 1. Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background.
fig 1. Pair Antique Victorian Ale Glasses C1850

England, c1850. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height:14.2cm

Bowl diameter:5.7cm

Foot diameter:6.5cm

Historical Context

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In August 1850, the Royal Border Bridge carrying the main railway line from England to Scotland, across the River Tweed at Berwick-upon-Tweed is opened by Queen Victoria.
Exhibit Antiques
Height
14.2cm (5.59")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Ale Flute to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018572
Dealers Internal Ref
2023072034
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Archive I Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Antique Victorian Ale Glasses C1850

Archive II Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background. View II
Archive III Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background. View IV
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Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background.
Pair Antique Victorian Ale Glasses c1850
Ref: SA1018572
Two clear victorian glass ale flutes featuring panel cutting and short stems against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsPanel cutting, Baluster stem, Conical foot, Straight-sided bowl
  • SizeH 14.2 cm (6 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges to prevent scratching and thermal shock.

Antique glassware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as bud vases for delicate stems, or incorporated into bar carts to add historical texture to modern spaces.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities in the glass such as small air bubbles, and hand-cut or moulded fluting characteristic of 19th-century manufacturing techniques.

These items were predominantly produced using lead glass or flint glass, which provided clarity, weight, and a distinctive refractive quality.

Victorian ale glasses were designed during the 19th century specifically for serving ales, stouts, and porters, often featuring tall bowls to maintain the head and aromas of the brew.
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