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A Gorgeous Webb's Victorian Satin Glass Paperweight
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A Gorgeous Webb's Victorian Satin Glass Paperweight

19th century
Sold 21 October 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
This “Gorgeous Webb's Victorian Satin Glass Paperweight” found a buyer.

It was listed by Andrew Cox Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A quality satin glass paperweight from the end of the Victorian era. The ovoid shaped body is decorated with a network design in frosted pale blue and is probably the work of the great Webb's Company. To the base is a broken pontil mark and the glass has a wonderful shimmer in the light. A pleasing and tactile example for practical use, or as an interesting collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips, cracks or bruises.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1890.

Maker :- Thomas Webb & Sons.

Diameter :- 7 cms. Widest point.

Height :- 9 cms.

Weight :- 252 grams.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Blue Satin Glass Egg to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137935
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2130
Dealers Notes

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A quality satin glass paperweight from the end of the Victorian era.
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The ovoid shaped body is decorated with a network design in frosted pale blue and is probably the work of the great Webb's Company.
Andrew Cox Antiques

To the base is a broken pontil mark and the glass has a wonderful shimmer in the light. A pleasing and tactile example for practical use, or as an interesting collector's piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Webb's Victorian Satin Glass Paperweight

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips, cracks or bruises.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1890.

Maker :- Thomas Webb & Sons.

Diameter :- 7 cms. Widest point.

Height :- 9 cms.

Weight :- 252 grams.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Blue Satin Glass Egg to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137935
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2130
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gorgeous Webb's Victorian Satin Glass Paperweight

Archive II An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern. View II
Archive III An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern. View III
Archive IV An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern. View IV
Archive V An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern. View V
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Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 190
Items Sold 1,875
Andrew Cox Antiques
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An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern.
A gorgeous Webb's Victorian satin glass paperweight
Ref: SA1137935
An oval-shaped light blue satin glass paperweight featuring a moulded diamond quilted pattern.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsDiamond quilted pattern, Egg shape, Frosted texture
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

Victorian satin glass is an art glass type featuring a distinctive velvety, acid-etched matte finish, highly popular during the late 19th century through prominent makers like Thomas Webb & Sons.

Pieces were typically blown into metal moulds to create raised patterns such as diamond quilts, then treated with hydrofluoric acid vapours to achieve the characteristic frosted satin texture.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished polished pontil marks on the base, crisp mould lines, and a uniform tactile matte surface rather than a modern chemical spray coating.

Place the object as a focal point on a stack of art books on a coffee table or within a glass-fronted cabinet to highlight its translucent colour and texture against neutral backgrounds.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, immersion in hot water, or direct prolonged sunlight to preserve the delicate acid-etched surface.
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