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An Antique Dome with Spun Glass Frigger Ships
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An Antique Dome with Spun Glass Frigger Ships

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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This lovely 19thC glass dome containes two spunglass frigger ships one three masted and the other one masted In very good condition they stand on a shell ground and the whole piece is encased in a 19thC dome on ebonised base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
18cm (7.09")
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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Spun Glass Ship to the 19th Century.

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SA1058527
Description
This lovely 19thC glass dome containes two spunglass frigger ships one three masted and the other one masted In very good condition they stand on a shell ground and the whole piece is encased in a 19thC dome on ebonised base.
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Spun Glass Ship to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Antique Dome with Spun Glass Frigger Ships

Archive II A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View II
Archive III A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View III
Archive IV A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View IV
Archive V A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View V
Archive VI A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View VII
Archive VIII A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View VIII
Archive IX A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View IX
Archive X A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base. View X
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XG
United Kingdom
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A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base.
An Antique Dome with Spun Glass Frigger Ships
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A detailed model of a sailing ship made from spun glass, enclosed inside a glass display dome on a dark wooden base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Shells, Plaster
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsSailing ship rigging, Seashell base, Blown glass dome
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

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Spun glass frigger ships were delicate decorative models created by glassworkers and sailors during their off-hours, often using scrap glass to fashion miniature nautical vessels.

These items typically feature hand-spun or blown glass for the ship structure, mounted on a plaster or sand base adorned with small seashells, all encased in a blown glass dome with a wooden base.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit irregularities in the hand-blown glass dome, such as small air bubbles and pontil marks, alongside the aged patination of the wooden base and handmade intricacies of the glasswork.

This piece works well as a focal point on a mantelpiece or bookshelf, where its delicate transparency and maritime history can be appreciated against a neutral background.

The glass dome should be lifted carefully using both hands and cleaned with a soft microfiber cloth, while the delicate interior spun glass must never be touched directly or exposed to moisture.
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