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19th Century Nailsea Glass Gimmel Flask C1850
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19th Century Nailsea Glass Gimmel Flask C1850

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A 19th century Nailsea Gimmel flask which has two ovoid shape flasks, back to back with spouts facing in opposite directions. The spouts have blue applied rims, the flasks with white pulled decoration, each one having rigaree decoration down the sides.

Date & Origin

England, c1850. Period of Victoria.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 24cm Width: 10cm Depth: cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter was published on the 16th of March 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Nailsea Glass Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1097355
Dealers Internal Reference
2024082202
Description
Technical Description
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A 19th century Nailsea Gimmel flask which has two ovoid shape flasks, back to back with spouts facing in opposite directions.
Exhibit Antiques

The spouts have blue applied rims, the flasks with white pulled decoration, each one having rigaree decoration down the sides.

fig 1. A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks.
fig 1. 19th Century Nailsea Glass Gimmel Flask C1850

Date & Origin

England, c1850. Period of Victoria.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 24cm Width: 10cm Depth: cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter was published on the 16th of March 1850.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Nailsea Glass Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097355
Dealers Internal Ref
2024082202
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A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Nailsea Glass Gimmel Flask C1850

Archive II A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks. View II
Archive III A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks. View III
Archive IV A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks. View IV
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A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks.
19th Century Nailsea Glass Gimmel Flask c1850
Ref: SA1097355
A clear glass gimmel flask decorated with looped white glass threads and twin necks.
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  • ObjectDecorative Glassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear and White
  • MotifsTwin necks, Looping trails, Applied rim
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in)

Nailsea gimmel flasks are double-chambered pocket flasks featuring looped or pulled white glass threads, traditionally produced in nineteenth-century English glassworks.

These pieces are handblown from lead glass or potash metal, incorporating applied trailed glass decoration, often using opaque white enamel glass over a clear or coloured body.

Authentic pieces exhibit pontil scars on the base, irregular hand-pulled loops, variations in thickness, and typical wear consistent with age.

Position the flask on a reflective surface or near natural light to accentuate the translucent qualities and intricate white loopwork.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water without harsh detergents, avoiding immersion if internal residue is present to protect fragile structures.
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