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Rare Pair Victorian Richardson Green Wine Glasses C1840
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Rare Pair Victorian Richardson Green Wine Glasses C1840

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A truly superb pair of 19th century green wine glasses. They have ribbed ogee bowls above large shoulder blade and ball knop stems. Conical feet with polished pontils. Made by Richardson and Sons in different colours and are now very difficult to find.

Date & Origin

England, c1840. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 11.2cm

Bowl diameter: 6cm

Foot diameter: 6.2cm

Comments

The ribbed design can be seen in a number of different Richardson designs from this period as well as finger bowls and serving bottles, however, wine glasses in this form and are exceptionally rare and outside a set we sold a few years back we were unable to find any documented examples in our library or online. We have three different examples from the same collection, in three different colours of various sizes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.2cm (4.41")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Depth
6.2cm (2.44")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Victorian Green Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139735
Dealers Internal Reference
2023072304
Description
Technical Description

A truly superb pair of 19th century green wine glasses. They have ribbed ogee bowls above large shoulder blade and ball knop stems. Conical feet with polished pontils. Made by Richardson and Sons in different colours and are now very difficult to find.

fig 1. A pair of deep green Victorian wine glasses featuring fluted bowls and dark stems resting on circular feet.
fig 1. Rare Pair Victorian Richardson Green Wine Glasses C1840

Date & Origin

England, c1840. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 11.2cm

Bowl diameter: 6cm

Foot diameter: 6.2cm

Comments

The ribbed design can be seen in a number of different Richardson designs from this period as well as finger bowls and serving bottles, however, wine glasses in this form and are exceptionally rare and outside a set we sold a few years back we were unable to find any documented examples in our library or online.

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We have three different examples from the same collection, in three different colours of various sizes.
Exhibit Antiques
Height
11.2cm (4.41")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Depth
6.2cm (2.44")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Victorian Green Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139735
Dealers Internal Ref
2023072304
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A pair of deep green Victorian wine glasses featuring fluted bowls and dark stems resting on circular feet.
Rare Pair Victorian Richardson Green Wine Glasses c1840
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A pair of deep green Victorian wine glasses featuring fluted bowls and dark stems resting on circular feet.
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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsFluted bowl, Knop stem, Circular foot
  • SizeH 11.2 cm (4 in) x W 6.2 cm (2 in) x D 6.2 cm (2 in)

Mid-19th-century Victorian glassware is characterised by heavy lead content, deep saturated colours achieved through metal oxide additions, and often featured mould-blown bodies with hand-finished details.

These pieces were typically crafted using free-blown or mould-blown techniques, incorporating specific minerals into the molten batch to achieve rich hues like emerald or forest green.

Authenticity is assessed by examining pontil marks on the base, surface wear patterns, weight distribution, and historical manufacturing characteristics specific to prominent makers of the period.

They can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets to highlight their rich colour, or used as centrepieces on dining tables to introduce historical character and vibrant tones to contemporary settings.

Antique glassware should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, sudden temperature changes, and dishwashers to protect the delicate surface.
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