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Gorgeous Late Victorian Opaline Posy Vase
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Gorgeous Late Victorian Opaline Posy Vase

19th century
Sold 17 October 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A lovely opaline glass posy vase from the late Victorian era. This charming example is of rounded form with a flared undulating rim. The white body fades to a gorgeous aquamarine blue at the rim and has a clear yellow border. An eye catching example, this lovely piece would make an excellent gift idea being both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1890.

Height :- 16 cms.

Diameter :- 8 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Blue Opaline Posy Vase to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093474
Dealers Internal Reference
12382
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Description
A lovely opaline glass posy vase from the late Victorian era. This charming example is of rounded form with a flared undulating rim. The white body fades to a gorgeous aquamarine blue at the rim and has a clear yellow border.
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An eye catching example, this lovely piece would make an excellent gift idea being both practical and decorative.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot.
fig 1. Gorgeous Late Victorian Opaline Posy Vase

Postage & Packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1890.

Height :- 16 cms.

Diameter :- 8 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Blue Opaline Posy Vase to the 1890s.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093474
Dealers Internal Ref
12382
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gorgeous Late Victorian Opaline Posy Vase

Archive II A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot. View II
Archive III A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot. View III
Archive IV A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot. View IV
Archive V A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot. View V
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot.
Gorgeous Late Victorian opaline posy vase
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A small light blue opaline glass posy vase featuring a flared, ruffled rim and a rounded body tapering to a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOpaline glass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsRuffled rim, Flared collar, Bulbous body, Circular foot
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Opaline glass is a type of semi-opaque glass, often in pastel colours, that gained immense popularity in Europe during the 19th century, particularly within the Victorian era and the French restoration period.

Artisans typically used glassblowing techniques, incorporating bone ash or metal oxides into the glass batch to achieve the characteristic opaque, milky appearance, often finished with applied trims or hand-painted details.

Authentic pieces often display pontil marks on the base where they were snapped from the blowpipe, hand-finished rims, and subtle weight variations indicative of historical mouth-blowing methods rather than modern machine moulding.

Displaying antique glass on open shelving, mantelpieces, or as a standalone centrepiece introduces subtle colour, historical texture, and refined craftsmanship to modern minimal or eclectic schemes.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, or submersion in hot water to prevent thermal shock and protect delicate historical finishes.
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