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A Fabulous Pair of Small Victorian Frosted Glass Comports
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A Fabulous Pair of Small Victorian Frosted Glass Comports

19th century
Sold 30 October 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A truly lovely pair of early Victorian etched comports. Rarely found in pairs, these delightful examples have drop baluster stems and polished pontil marks to the bases. The bowls are etched with alternate vertical panels of frosting. Comports were originally used for fruit or sweetmeats, but are versatile enough to offer a number of uses, including pot pouree, fruit, candles or confectionery. A gorgeous example of early Victorian glass and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£40.00 Europe

£50.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no chips or cracks.

Date :- c1850.

Diameter :- 15 cms.

Height :- 11.5 cms.

Depth of bowl :- 4 cms.

Origin :- English.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Victorian Frosted Glass Comports to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125349
Dealers Internal Reference
11172
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Description
A truly lovely pair of early Victorian etched comports.
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Rarely found in pairs, these delightful examples have drop baluster stems and polished pontil marks to the bases.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The bowls are etched with alternate vertical panels of frosting. Comports were originally used for fruit or sweetmeats, but are versatile enough to offer a number of uses, including pot pouree, fruit, candles or confectionery. A gorgeous example of early Victorian glass and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of small Victorian frosted glass comports featuring alternating clear and frosted vertical stripes on pedestal bases.
fig 1. A Fabulous Pair of Small Victorian Frosted Glass Comports

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£40.00 Europe

£50.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no chips or cracks.

Date :- c1850.

Diameter :- 15 cms.

Height :- 11.5 cms.

Depth of bowl :- 4 cms.

Origin :- English.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Victorian Frosted Glass Comports to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125349
Dealers Internal Ref
11172
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A pair of small Victorian frosted glass comports featuring alternating clear and frosted vertical stripes on pedestal bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A pair of small Victorian frosted glass comports featuring alternating clear and frosted vertical stripes on pedestal bases.
A fabulous pair of small Victorian frosted glass comports
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A pair of small Victorian frosted glass comports featuring alternating clear and frosted vertical stripes on pedestal bases.
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  • ObjectComports
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsPedestal base, Frosted stripes, Circular foot
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

Victorian comports were pedestal serving dishes primarily used for desserts, fruit, or confectionery during formal 19th-century dining, evolving in style from heavy lead crystal to lighter pressed and frosted glass as manufacturing techniques advanced.

They were traditionally crafted from soda-lime or lead glass, utilising methods such as mould-blowing, pressing, acid-etching, and sandblasting to achieve frosted or satin glass effects.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities from hand-finishing, heavier glass weight, and specific nineteenth-century decorative motifs or patterns consistent with period manufacturing.

They can be utilised as functional table centrepieces filled with seasonal fruit, displayed on open shelving, or used on a sideboard to add historical texture and reflective glass elements to contemporary schemes.

Clean them gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish soap, avoiding harsh abrasives, ultrasonic cleaners, or sudden temperature changes to protect the delicate frosted surface and historical glass structure.
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