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Victorian Gilded & Enamelled Ale Glass C1880
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Victorian Gilded & Enamelled Ale Glass C1880

19th century
Sold 4 February 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A very unusual late 19th century ale glass. It has a round funnel bowl with a gilded rim and gilded stars. A white opaque cartouche with a hand painted enamelled and gilded knight in red and gold with blue feather flumes. Angular knop stem with gilded rim to the foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1880. Period of Victoria

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 18cm

Rim diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 7.1cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
7.1cm (2.80")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Enamelled Ale Glass to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1074250
Dealers Internal Reference
2023032818
Description
Technical Description

A very unusual late 19th century ale glass. It has a round funnel bowl with a gilded rim and gilded stars.

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A white opaque cartouche with a hand painted enamelled and gilded knight in red and gold with blue feather flumes.
Exhibit Antiques

Angular knop stem with gilded rim to the foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1880. Period of Victoria

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 18cm

Rim diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 7.1cm

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
7.1cm (2.80")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Enamelled Ale Glass to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074250
Dealers Internal Ref
2023032818
Exhibit Antiques
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An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Gilded & Enamelled Ale Glass C1880

Archive II An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest. View II
Archive III An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest. View III
Archive IV An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest. View IV
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An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest.
Victorian Gilded & Enamelled Ale Glass c1880
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An upright Victorian clear glass ale flute featuring delicate hand-painted gold star motifs and a central enamelled heraldic crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Gold leaf, Enamel
  • ColourClear, Gold, White
  • MotifsGilded starbursts, Enamelled crest, Knop stem, Conical foot
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 7.1 cm (3 in) x D 7.1 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian enamelled and gilded glassware production peaked in the late 19th century, drawing inspiration from earlier Bohemian and Venetian decorative traditions while incorporating contemporary industrial techniques.

These pieces were typically crafted from potash or lead glass, hand-blown into moulds or free-blown, and then hand-decorated with low-firing enamel paints and gold leaf.

Authentic pieces often exhibit minor hand-blown imperfections such as tiny air bubbles, pontil marks on the base, and slight wear to the hand-applied gilding consistent with age.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving as a focal point, or integrated carefully into tablescapes for special occasions.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding abrasive materials or dishwashers to protect the delicate enamel and gold decoration.
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