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A Gorgeous Victorian Green Glass Paperweight 'Dump'
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A Gorgeous Victorian Green Glass Paperweight 'Dump'

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A gorgeous Victorian glass dump or paperweight. This wonderful piece is in bottle green glass and features a central flower, three small blooms and a vase. With a number of uses, this is a superior and collectable example. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no cracks or chips or scratching. There is the expected wear to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1860.

Height :- 13.5 cms.

Diameter widest point :- 8.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Paperweight Dump to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147358
Dealers Internal Reference
13732
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Payment by BANK TRANSFER (preferred),DEBIT/CREDIT CARD, or PAYPAL. Great care is taken with packing and only 'signed for or tracked' postal options are used, where available. In the UK, Royal Mail Special Delivery is used, which is both fully insured against loss or damage and guaranteed next day (excluding weekends). If an item goes missing, or is damaged in the post, all available assistance will be offered to make a claim against the provider. Loss or damage in transit, is NOT the responsibility of the seller.

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Description
A gorgeous Victorian glass dump or paperweight.
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This wonderful piece is in bottle green glass and features a central flower, three small blooms and a vase.
Jeff Sims Antiques

With a number of uses, this is a superior and collectable example. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An oval-shaped dark green glass paperweight featuring internal bubble and floral inclusion motifs.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Victorian Green Glass Paperweight 'Dump'

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no cracks or chips or scratching. There is the expected wear to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1860.

Height :- 13.5 cms.

Diameter widest point :- 8.5 cms.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Paperweight Dump to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147358
Dealers Internal Ref
13732
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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An oval-shaped dark green glass paperweight featuring internal bubble and floral inclusion motifs.
A gorgeous Victorian green glass paperweight 'dump'
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An oval-shaped dark green glass paperweight featuring internal bubble and floral inclusion motifs.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsInternal air bubbles, Embedded floral arrangement, Domed profile, Polished pontil base
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Glass dumps were solid decorative objects traditionally fashioned by glassmakers at the end of a shift using leftover molten glass. Often incorporating trapped air bubbles or embedded floral motifs, these substantial items served functionally as desk weights.

These pieces were crafted from heavy-gauge soda-lime or lead glass, frequently utilising coloured bottle glass as a base material. Master artisans manipulated the molten mass using tools to incorporate internal metal foils, air bubbles, or layered floral arrangements known as sulphurides or cane work.

Authentic pieces typically feature a polished pontil mark on the base where the glassblowers rod was snapped off. They display characteristic weight, subtle internal impurities or bubbles consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques, and often exhibit a deep, rich colour saturation.

This type of object functions effectively as a tactile focal point on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk. The reflective qualities of the glass catch natural light, making it suitable for placement near windows or on open shelving.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth and warm water with mild dish soap if necessary. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive scrubbers, and exposing the glass to sudden, extreme temperature fluctuations.
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