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Victorian Nailsea Glass Flask with Rare Opalescent Rim C1830
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Victorian Nailsea Glass Flask with Rare Opalescent Rim C1830

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb 19th century Nailsea glass flask dating to c1830. A very unusual example with an applied opalescent rim. Decorated with pulled up white trailing and finished with a thickened rim.

A good size holding just under 1 pint.

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 21.5cm

Width: 11cm

Depth: 5.2cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Nailsea Glass Flask to the 1850s.

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SA1112890
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2024112702
Description
Technical Description

A superb 19th century Nailsea glass flask dating to c1830. A very unusual example with an applied opalescent rim. Decorated with pulled up white trailing and finished with a thickened rim.

A good size holding just under 1 pint.

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 21.5cm

Width: 11cm

Depth: 5.2cm.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Nailsea Glass Flask to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112890
Dealers Internal Ref
2024112702
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Nailsea Glass Flask with Rare Opalescent Rim C1830

Archive II A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand. View II
Archive III A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand. View III
Archive IV A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand. View IV
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Archive VII A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand. View VII
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A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand.
Victorian Nailsea Glass Flask with Rare Opalescent Rim c1830
Ref: SA1112890
A clear glass flask decorated with white looped patterns and an opalescent rim, displayed upright on a clear stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Glassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear and White
  • MotifsLooped pattern, Feathered trail, Opalescent rim, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Nailsea glass refers to glassware manufactured at the Nailsea Glassworks near Bristol, England, operating from 1788 to 1873, famous for its distinctive loop and feather patterns.

These pieces were hand-blown using lead or potash glass, incorporating white or coloured glass trails manipulated into looped, combed, or feathered motifs while hot.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, irregular hand-blown air bubbles, hand-applied trailed decoration integrated into the body, and characteristic nineteenth-century wear and patination.

Place the glass vessel on a mantelpiece, window sill, or open bookshelf where natural light can pass through the clear and opaque glass to highlight its intricate patterns.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, or ultrasonic cleaners, and protect from direct, prolonged sunlight and thermal shock.
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