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Antique Victorian Single Glass Lustre
The Antique Shop
for sale €205     $222
£175

The Antique Shop

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Antique Victorian Single Glass Lustre

19th century
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Antique Victorian Single Pink & Cream Glass Mantle Lustre. This Victorian frilled top single glass lustre in pink and cream has hand painted decoration with a single row of lustres drops. There is slight wear to the painting and usual nibbles to the bottom of the drops very minor.

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Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £15

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Circa 1880

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£175

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Our Reference 11394

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 13 ½ inches – 34.5 cm

Width – 5 ¾ inches -- 14.5 cm

Depth – 6 ¼ inches – 16 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated this Victorian Glass Mantle Lustre to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128185
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Description
Antique Victorian Single Pink & Cream Glass Mantle Lustre.
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This Victorian frilled top single glass lustre in pink and cream has hand painted decoration with a single row of lustres drops.
The Antique Shop

There is slight wear to the painting and usual nibbles to the bottom of the drops very minor.

Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £15

Circa 1880

£175

Our Reference 11394

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 13 ½ inches – 34.5 cm

Width – 5 ¾ inches -- 14.5 cm

Depth – 6 ¼ inches – 16 cm

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Victorian Glass Mantle Lustre to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128185
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms.
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Archive I An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms.

Antique Victorian Single Glass Lustre

Archive II An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms. View VI
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Telephone 01406 350535
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Sutton Bridge
Lincolnshire
PE12 9SA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2005
Items For Sale 251
Items Sold 2,154
The Antique Shop
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An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms.
Antique Victorian Single Glass Lustre
Ref: SA1128185
An antique Victorian opaque glass mantle lustre featuring a crimped pink ruffled rim, hand-painted floral enamel motifs, and suspended clear glass prisms.
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Victorian glass mantle lustres emerged during the nineteenth century as decorative interior accessories designed to sit on fireplace mantels. Originating as candleholders or decorative vases, their primary functional purpose was to capture and reflect light in dim interiors using suspended glass or crystal prisms.

These pieces were commonly constructed from blown or pressed glass, frequently featuring opaque opalene or cased coloured glass layers. The suspended droplets were made from cut or moulded glass attached using small metal wire hooks, while surfaces were often embellished with hand-applied enamel detailing.

Authentic Victorian lustres typically exhibit period manufacturing characteristics, such as hand-formed wire pin attachments, slight asymmetry along crimped rims, and natural shelf wear on the base. Pontil marks beneath the foot and slight variations in hand-painted enamel motifs also indicate period production.

A Victorian glass lustre can be positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or deep window sill where natural light passes through the glass prisms. Positioning the object against a neutral or contrasting backdrop emphasises its silhouette and suspended crystal droplets.

Glass lustres should be cleaned gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Suspended prisms should be carefully detached and washed individually in warm water with mild detergent, taking care not to expose hand-painted enamel areas to moisture or abrasive chemical cleaners.
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