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19th Century Victorian Blue Nailsea Glass Decanter or Wine Carafe C1845
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19th Century Victorian Blue Nailsea Glass Decanter or Wine Carafe C1845

19th century
Sold 10 January 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Technical Description

A rare example of a 19th century Nailsea glass decanter or wine carafe dating to c1845. Blue with white pulled decoration it has three applied clear annulated neck rings with a clear circular foot. Cork and white metal period stopper. Holds 600ml so just over 3/4 bottle.

From an exceptional museum quality private collection of Nailsea glass which we will be presenting over the coming few weeks.

Date & Origin

England, c1845. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 19.5cm (includes topper)

Diameter: 12cm

Historical Context

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109793
Dealers Internal Reference
2024093008
Description
Technical Description

A rare example of a 19th century Nailsea glass decanter or wine carafe dating to c1845.

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Blue with white pulled decoration it has three applied clear annulated neck rings with a clear circular foot.
Exhibit Antiques

Cork and white metal period stopper. Holds 600ml so just over 3/4 bottle.

fig 1. A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper.
fig 1. 19th Century Victorian Blue Nailsea Glass Decanter or Wine Carafe C1845

From an exceptional museum quality private collection of Nailsea glass which we will be presenting over the coming few weeks.

Date & Origin

England, c1845. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 19.5cm (includes topper)

Diameter: 12cm

Historical Context

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

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109793
Dealers Internal Ref
2024093008
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Victorian Blue Nailsea Glass Decanter or Wine Carafe C1845

Archive II A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper. View II
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Archive V A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper. View V
Archive VI A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper. View VI
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United Kingdom
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A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper.
19th Century Victorian Blue Nailsea Glass Decanter or Wine Carafe c1845
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A dark blue Victorian Nailsea glass decanter decorated with combed white glass loops and fitted with a matching stopper.
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  • Object[Decanters]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Glass]
  • Colour[Blue]
  • MotifsCombed glass trails, Looped glass pattern, Matching glass stopper, Ringed neck
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

Nailsea glass refers to glassware produced in the village of Nailsea near Bristol, England, historically characterised by its distinctive looped or combed white glass trails applied to a coloured glass body.

These pieces were crafted using free-blown or mould-blown glass techniques, featuring trailing or canes of opaque white glass manipulated while hot into loops, zigzags, or combed patterns against a contrasting ground.

Authentic items typically display pontil marks on the base from the manufacturing process, hand-blown imperfections such as tiny air bubbles, and the specific weight and wear consistent with nineteenth-century production.

Antique glass works effectively when displayed on open shelving, sideboards, or mantelpieces where natural light can pass through the translucent coloured body to highlight its unique patterns.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and sudden temperature changes that could cause thermal shock or crack the aged material.
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