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Rare Victorian Isaac Jacobs Bristol Green & Gilded Cuspidor Bowl C1810-20
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Rare Victorian Isaac Jacobs Bristol Green & Gilded Cuspidor Bowl C1810-20

19th century
Sold 13 June 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A large 19th century Bristol Green Cuspidor Bowl with gilded Greek key decoration around the rim with gilded bands around the bowl and base. Large polished pontil.

This is a very rare piece and although its not signed it was almost certainly at the "Non-Such Flint Glass Manufactory" in Bristol, owned by Isaac Jacobs.

You can see an example of his gilding at the V&A in London.

Date & Origin

England, c1810-20. Period of Victoria

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 9.2cm Rim diameter: 21.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.2cm (3.62")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Green Glass Cuspidor to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109845
Dealers Internal Reference
AM2024111601
Description
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A large 19th century Bristol Green Cuspidor Bowl with gilded Greek key decoration around the rim with gilded bands around the bowl and base.
Exhibit Antiques

Large polished pontil.

This is a very rare piece and although its not signed it was almost certainly at the "Non-Such Flint Glass Manufactory" in Bristol, owned by Isaac Jacobs.

fig 1. An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Isaac Jacobs Bristol Green & Gilded Cuspidor Bowl C1810-20

You can see an example of his gilding at the V&A in London.

Date & Origin

England, c1810-20. Period of Victoria

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 9.2cm Rim diameter: 21.5cm

Height
9.2cm (3.62")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Green Glass Cuspidor to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109845
Dealers Internal Ref
AM2024111601
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An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Isaac Jacobs Bristol Green & Gilded Cuspidor Bowl C1810-20

Archive II An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern. View II
Archive III An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern. View III
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An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern.
Rare Victorian Isaac Jacobs Bristol Green & Gilded Cuspidor Bowl c1810-20
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An angled view of a deep green glass cuspidor bowl featuring a wide rim decorated with a hand-gilded Greek key pattern.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialGlass, Gold leaf
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGreek key border, Hand-gilded rim, Incurved bowl form
  • SizeH 9.2 cm (4 in)

Bristol green glass refers to the distinctive deep green hue produced by glasshouses in Bristol, England, during the late 18th and 19th centuries, often utilised for utilitarian and decorative vessels.

Items were typically free-blown or mould-blown in coloured glass, then hand-gilded with gold leaf or gold paint featuring classical motifs such as the Greek key pattern, followed by low-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces exhibit pontil scars on the base, characteristic weight, hand-applied gilding showing wear, and irregularities consistent with hand-blown manufacturing techniques.

Place the piece on a flat surface such as a mantelpiece or side table as a standalone decorative accent to introduce historical depth and vibrant colour into a room.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to avoid damaging the delicate hand-applied gilding, and keep the object out of direct sunlight to prevent surface degradation.
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