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William Iv/early Victorian Set of Six Bristol Blue Finger Bowls
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William Iv/early Victorian Set of Six Bristol Blue Finger Bowls

19th century
Sold 5 December 2024 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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THE WEIGHT OF THIS ITEM WHEN PACKED EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY INTERNATIONAL POST AND MUST BE SENT USING A COURIER SERVICE IF POSTED TO AN ADDRESS OUTSIDE OF THE UK. IF YOU WISH TO BUY THIS ITEM AND ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UK THEN PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTATION BEFORE DOING SO.

This is a matched set of six William IV/early Victorian green, mouth-blown, Bristol blue finger bowls dating from the early to mid 19th century c1835.

The bowls are in excellent condition for their age. They show age related wear and tear to the rims of the bases consistent with some 180 years of use.

The bowls are cup-shaped measuring 12.3 cm (4.9 inches) in diameter at the rims. The bowls are plain and have polished out pontil marks on the bases. The bowls are 9.5 cm. (3.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious signs of restoration. Dimensions vary slightly from bowl to bowl as should be expected of mouth-blown glass.

Lead glass, each weighing in at 410 g. ( ~ 14 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated these Bristol Blue Finger Bowls to the 19th Century.

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SA1106292
Dealers Internal Reference
8058
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Description
THE WEIGHT OF THIS ITEM WHEN PACKED EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY INTERNATIONAL POST AND MUST BE SENT USING A COURIER SERVICE IF POSTED TO AN ADDRESS OUTSIDE OF THE UK.
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IF YOU WISH TO BUY THIS ITEM AND ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UK THEN PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTATION BEFORE DOING SO.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
fig 1. A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background.
fig 1. William Iv/early Victorian Set of Six Bristol Blue Finger Bowls

This is a matched set of six William IV/early Victorian green, mouth-blown, Bristol blue finger bowls dating from the early to mid 19th century c1835.

The bowls are in excellent condition for their age. They show age related wear and tear to the rims of the bases consistent with some 180 years of use.

fig 2. A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background.
fig 2. William Iv/early Victorian Set of Six Bristol Blue Finger Bowls

The bowls are cup-shaped measuring 12.3 cm (4.9 inches) in diameter at the rims. The bowls are plain and have polished out pontil marks on the bases. The bowls are 9.5 cm. (3.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious signs of restoration. Dimensions vary slightly from bowl to bowl as should be expected of mouth-blown glass.

Lead glass, each weighing in at 410 g. ( ~ 14 oz.).

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated these Bristol Blue Finger Bowls to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106292
Dealers Internal Ref
8058
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Iv/early Victorian Set of Six Bristol Blue Finger Bowls

Archive II A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background. View V
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theworldismadeofglassltd
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A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background.
William IV/early Victorian set of six Bristol blue finger bowls
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A set of six deep cobalt blue glass finger bowls arranged in two tiers against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Georgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsPlain round body, Polished rim, Pontil scar, Mould blown form
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 12.3 cm (5 in) x D 12.3 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges to protect the delicate historic surface.

Antique glassware can be displayed on open shelving, utilized as accent pieces on a dining table, or incorporated into cabinet displays to add a vibrant splash of historic colour to contemporary spaces.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities or bubbles within the glass matrix from hand-production, and a rich cobalt coloration that saturates the material uniformly.

These items were typically hand-blown or mould-blown using potash lead glass, enriched with cobalt oxide to achieve their characteristic deep blue hue, followed by manual polishing of the rim and base.

Bristol blue glass refers to deep cobalt-tinted glassware produced in Bristol, England, particularly during the late 18th and 19th centuries, coloured by the addition of cobalt oxide to the glass batch.
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