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Pair Neodymium (Alexandrite) Victorian Glass Plates by Thomas Webb & Sons C1900
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Pair Neodymium (Alexandrite) Victorian Glass Plates by Thomas Webb & Sons C1900

19th century
Sold 21 June 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An exceptionally rare pair of Neodymium (Alexandrite) glass plates dating to c1900. Made by Thomas Webb & Sons they have crimped rims and depending on lighting conditions they will show blue or deep purple rims, amethyst, yelllow or orange to the centre. Polished pontils.

Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.

Date & Origin

England, c1900

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Diameter: 15cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Plates to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097350
Dealers Internal Reference
2024082210
Description
Technical Description

An exceptionally rare pair of Neodymium (Alexandrite) glass plates dating to c1900.

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Made by Thomas Webb & Sons they have crimped rims and depending on lighting conditions they will show blue or deep purple rims, amethyst, yelllow or orange to the centre.
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Polished pontils.

Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.

Date & Origin

England, c1900

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Diameter: 15cm.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Plates to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097350
Dealers Internal Ref
2024082210
Exhibit Antiques
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Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Neodymium (Alexandrite) Victorian Glass Plates by Thomas Webb & Sons C1900

Archive II Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims. View II
Archive III Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims. View III
Archive IV Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims. View IV
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Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims.
Pair Neodymium (Alexandrite) Victorian Glass Plates by Thomas Webb & Sons c1900
Ref: SA1097350
Two round glass plates featuring a colour-changing purple and yellow hue with fluted, ruffled rims.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialNeodymium Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFluted rims, Ruffled edges, Colour-shift properties
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Victorian art glass is characterised by innovative chemical formulations, experimentation with colour, and ornate decorative techniques developed by master glasshouses.

Neodymium oxide, often called alexandrite glass, was integrated into the silica batch to produce pieces that shift in tone depending on the light source.

Authentication relies on examining pontil marks, weight, chemical reactions under specific lighting, and characteristic maker signatures or stylistic manufacturing traits.

These pieces can be displayed on stands within cabinet shelving or utilised as accent display items on occasional furniture to catch ambient light.

Antique glass should be hand washed gently in lukewarm water with mild detergent and dried immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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