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Good Set of 16 Victorian Amber Glasses
For sale by Carse Antiques
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Good Set of 16 Victorian Amber Glasses

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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Good set of 16 Victorian amber and acid etched drinking glasses. The set comprises of 8 champagne glasses and 8 port / sherry glasses. These are beautiful glasses of high quality. The etching / engraving is especially good. Hard to find big sets of Victorian glasses now. They are all in very good condition except for one very small edge chip to one of the champagne glasses.

SIZE; Champagnes are 3 1/2" diameter by 4 1/2" high

Port glasses are 2 1/4" diameter by 4 3/4" high

CIRCA; 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Amber Glass Stemware to the Victorian era.

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SA1075714
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Description
Good set of 16 Victorian amber and acid etched drinking glasses. The set comprises of 8 champagne glasses and 8 port / sherry glasses. These are beautiful glasses of high quality. The etching / engraving is especially good. Hard to find big sets of Victorian glasses now.
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They are all in very good condition except for one very small edge chip to one of the champagne glasses.
Carse Antiques

SIZE; Champagnes are 3 1/2" diameter by 4 1/2" high

Port glasses are 2 1/4" diameter by 4 3/4" high

CIRCA; 1880

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Amber Glass Stemware to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075714
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A set of sixteen Victorian amber glasses with wheel-engraved grapevine motifs on slender stems.
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Archive I A set of sixteen Victorian amber glasses with wheel-engraved grapevine motifs on slender stems.

Good Set of 16 Victorian Amber Glasses

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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Verified Since Mar 2011
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A set of sixteen Victorian amber glasses with wheel-engraved grapevine motifs on slender stems.
Good Set of 16 Victorian Amber Glasses
Ref: SA1075714
A set of sixteen Victorian amber glasses with wheel-engraved grapevine motifs on slender stems.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Amber Glass, Etched Glass
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsGrapevine etching, floral garland, slender stem
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This set of sixteen Victorian amber and acid-etched drinking glasses comprises eight champagne glasses and eight port or sherry glasses, all finished with delicate wheel-engraved grapevine motifs and floral garlands along the bowls. The collection displays translucent amber glass and white etched floral decoration on slender stems above circular footed bases. One minor edge chip is present on one of the champagne glasses, while the remaining pieces show no further damage. Each glass measures 12 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. Traditional glassware of this scale suits formal dining rooms or reception spaces, displayed upon a sideboard top or cabinet shelf for use during entertaining and special occasions. The matched suite brings period character to a table setting when serving sparkling wines, port, or sherry after dinner.

FAQs

Victorian amber glassware gained popularity in the mid-to-late 19th century, favoured for its warm tones achieved by introducing iron oxide or sulphur to the glass batch. These pieces frequently featured intricate acid-etched or wheel-engraved botanical patterns, such as grapevines and floral garlands.

These glasses were traditionally mouth-blown from lead or potash-lime glass, with stems applied by hand. The surface ornamentation was created through wheel-engraving or acid-etching techniques, applying delicate frosted designs directly onto the amber body.

Authentic Victorian stemware typically exhibits slight hand-made variations in size, weight, and subtle air bubbles within the glass. Look for fine detail in the etching, evidence of hand-tooling on the base, and natural wear on the underside rim from historic use.

Display amber stemware on an open sideboard, bar cart, or glass cabinet where natural light highlights the warm tone. Mix these vintage pieces with neutral linens, contemporary tableware, and brass flatware for a textured table setting.

Hand wash antique glass individually in lukewarm water using mild detergent and a soft sponge. Avoid dishwashers, as harsh chemicals and high temperatures can dull the surface or fracture thin stems, and dry immediately with a microfibre cloth.
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