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Antique Victorian Opaline Glass Pipe C1850
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Antique Victorian Opaline Glass Pipe C1850

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An exceptional 19th century opaline glass pipe dating to c1850. White with light mint green stripes. We have seen many glass pipes over the years and most are atributed to Nailsea. The vast majority are large oversized examples, however this particular pipe is actually very usable and a not one that we have ever come across before.

Date & Origin

England, c1850. Period of Victoria

Condition

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

Dimensions

Length : 8.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Opaline Glass Pipe to the 1850s.

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SA1089853
Dealers Internal Reference
2024081906
Description
Technical Description

An exceptional 19th century opaline glass pipe dating to c1850. White with light mint green stripes. We have seen many glass pipes over the years and most are atributed to Nailsea.

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The vast majority are large oversized examples, however this particular pipe is actually very usable and a not one that we have ever come across before.
Exhibit Antiques

Date & Origin

England, c1850. Period of Victoria

Condition

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

Dimensions

Length : 8.5cm

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Opaline Glass Pipe to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089853
Dealers Internal Ref
2024081906
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Opaline Glass Pipe C1850

Archive II An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand. View IV
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An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand.
Antique Victorian Opaline Glass Pipe c1850
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An antique Victorian opaline glass pipe featuring a curved white stem and a bowl decorated with blue and white stripes, displayed upright on a clear stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOpaline glass
  • ColourWhite and Blue
  • MotifsStriped pattern, Curved stem, Bulbous junctions
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in)

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Opaline glass is an opaque or translucent glass, often pastel in tone, that gained widespread popularity in Europe, particularly in France and Britain, during the 19th century, notably the Victorian era.

It was typically crafted from lead glass combined with bone ash, tin oxide, or arsenic to achieve its characteristic milky, opaque appearance, often shaped by free-blowing or mould-blowing techniques.

Authentic pieces often feature characteristic pontil marks on the base, slight asymmetries indicative of hand-craftsmanship, and a specific semi-translucent glow when held up to a strong light source.

Such historical objects function best as curated display pieces inside a glass cabinet, on a bookshelf, or styled upon a desk alongside other antiquities to highlight their sculptural form.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water using mild detergent. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent surface degradation.
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