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Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick C1830
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Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick C1830

19th century
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Technical Description

An rare example of a 19th century Nailsea glass hollow candle stick with a fine array of small and large hollow knops and pulled white decoration. This style of candle stick was produced in England in clear glass from the mid 18th century and this is only the 2nd Nailsea type example we have had.

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

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 30.5cm

Diameter :9cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

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

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SA1110974
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2024093009
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An rare example of a 19th century Nailsea glass hollow candle stick with a fine array of small and large hollow knops and pulled white decoration.
Exhibit Antiques

This style of candle stick was produced in England in clear glass from the mid 18th century and this is only the 2nd Nailsea type example we have had.

fig 1. An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base.
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick C1830

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

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 30.5cm

Diameter :9cm

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110974
Dealers Internal Ref
2024093009
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base.
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Archive I An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base.

Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick C1830

Archive II An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base. View II
Archive III An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base. View III
Archive IV An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base. View IV
Archive V An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base. View V
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An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base.
Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick c1830
Ref: SA1110974
An antique clear blown glass candlestick featuring internal white swirled enamel trailing along a baluster knopped stem and conical base.
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Nailsea glass refers to decorative glassware produced originally near Bristol, England, from the late 18th century through the mid-19th century. The style is distinguished by hand-blown clear or coloured glass ornamented with swirled, looped, or combed white enamel trailing.

These candlesticks were hand-blown using clear soda or lead glass combined with opaque white glass strands inserted during the blowing process. The hollow stem and baluster knops were formed using free-blowing techniques and shaped with hand tools while the glass was molten.

Authentic period glass typically displays a snapped or ground pontil mark on the underside of the base where the piece was detached from the glassmakers rod. Genuine items also exhibit natural wear patterns on the base rim, subtle asymmetry from hand-shaping, and minute air bubbles within the glass matrix.

Place a glass candlestick on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table centre where natural light can highlight the internal patterns. Pairing glass objects with darker wood surfaces or minimalist backdrops creates visual contrast while emphasizing their structural silhouette.

Clean hand-blown glass gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft cloth. Avoid hot water, sudden temperature changes, and dishwashers, as thermal shock can cause cracking in delicate hollow-stemmed glassware.
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