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Pair Victorian Glass Salts C1860
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Pair Victorian Glass Salts C1860

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A pair of 19th century glass salts dating to c1860. They have notch cut rims above bands of diamonds. Annulated knops on star cut feet.

Date & Origin

England, c1830

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 8.2cm

Rim Diameter: 7.8cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
7.8cm (3.07")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Victorian Cut Glass Salts to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085568
Dealers Internal Reference
2024061511
Description
Technical Description

A pair of 19th century glass salts dating to c1860. They have notch cut rims above bands of diamonds. Annulated knops on star cut feet.

Date & Origin

England, c1830

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 8.2cm

Rim Diameter: 7.8cm

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
7.8cm (3.07")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Victorian Cut Glass Salts to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085568
Dealers Internal Ref
2024061511
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A pair of matching Victorian clear glass open salt cellars featuring faceted diamond cutting on the bowls and stepped, circular footed bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of matching Victorian clear glass open salt cellars featuring faceted diamond cutting on the bowls and stepped, circular footed bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Victorian Glass Salts C1860

Archive II A pair of matching Victorian clear glass open salt cellars featuring faceted diamond cutting on the bowls and stepped, circular footed bases. View II
Archive III A pair of matching Victorian clear glass open salt cellars featuring faceted diamond cutting on the bowls and stepped, circular footed bases. View III
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Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 2,193
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A pair of matching Victorian clear glass open salt cellars featuring faceted diamond cutting on the bowls and stepped, circular footed bases.
Pair Victorian Glass Salts c1860
Ref: SA1085568
A pair of matching Victorian clear glass open salt cellars featuring faceted diamond cutting on the bowls and stepped, circular footed bases.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLead Crystal, Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond cut pattern, Serrated rim, Collar stem, Stepped foot
  • SizeH 8.2 cm (3 in) x W 7.8 cm (3 in) x D 7.8 cm (3 in)

Victorian glass salts, or salt cellars, became essential tableware items during the 19th century as dining etiquette evolved and refined salts were served individually to guests rather than from a communal cellar.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead crystal or heavy soda-lime glass, shaped using techniques such as free-blowing into moulds, pressed glass manufacturing, and intricate hand-cutting by skilled artisans.

Authentic pieces often feature period-specific characteristics such as hand-polished pontil marks, minor surface wear appropriate to their age, heavier weight due to lead content, and characteristic crisp diamond or flute cutting styles.

These versatile items can be repurposed on a dressing table to hold small rings, displayed on a bookshelf as decorative objects, or used functionally on a dining table to hold small spices or butter pats.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock, and dried thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
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