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A Pair of Cranberry Over Crystal Glass Lily Vases, English C.1880
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A Pair of Cranberry Over Crystal Glass Lily Vases, English C.1880

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A pair of antique cranberry over crystal glass lily vases, English c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
13.8cm (5.43")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated these Cranberry Glass Lily Vases to the 1880s.

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SA1148880
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0711
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Description
A pair of antique cranberry over crystal glass lily vases, English c.1880
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
13.8cm (5.43")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated these Cranberry Glass Lily Vases to the 1880s.

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SA1148880
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0711
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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A pair of Victorian hand-blown glass lily vases with deep cranberry red flared trumpet tops resting on clear stems and circular bases.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian hand-blown glass lily vases with deep cranberry red flared trumpet tops resting on clear stems and circular bases.

A Pair of Cranberry Over Crystal Glass Lily Vases, English C.1880

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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjwest
Verified Since Dec 2016
Items For Sale 155
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A pair of Victorian hand-blown glass lily vases with deep cranberry red flared trumpet tops resting on clear stems and circular bases.
A pair of cranberry over crystal glass lily vases, English c.1880
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A pair of Victorian hand-blown glass lily vases with deep cranberry red flared trumpet tops resting on clear stems and circular bases.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCranberry Glass, Crystal Glass
  • ColourCranberry Red
  • MotifsTrumpet rim, Flared lip, Circular spreading foot, Tapered stem
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 13.8 cm (5 in)

This pair of Victorian lily vases dates from around 1880 in the English Country House style. Each hand-blown piece consists of deep cranberry red glass over crystal glass, finished with a smooth gloss surface and polished rims. The visual details include a wide flared trumpet top, a slender tapered stem, and a flat circular spreading foot with a small collar joint. The photograph reveals subtle tonal variations in the ruby coloration, faint vertical striations within the blown glass body, and small reflective highlights across the smooth surfaces. Each vase measures 30.5 cm high by 13.8 cm wide. These decorative items suit placement on a mantelpiece or side table in a traditional living room setting.

FAQs

Cranberry glass gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era in the nineteenth century, particularly in England. The distinct red hue was achieved through a specialised glassmaking process that involved adding gold chloride or gold oxide to molten glass.

Traditional cranberry glass is crafted by mixing dissolved gold particles into batches of molten silica and lead or crystal glass. The resulting red layer was frequently cased or flashed over clear blown glass before being hand-shaped into decorative forms such as lily vases.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit hand-blown characteristics, including snapped pontil marks at the base and minor variations in glass thickness. Genuine examples also show natural wear on the underside of the foot rim and subtle color graduation rather than uniform industrial tones.

A pair of flared cranberry glass vases provides striking visual symmetry when positioned at opposite ends of a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. The rich jewel tone creates effective contrast when set against neutral wall colours, dark timber surfaces, or crisp stone hearths.

Wash hand-blown antique glass carefully using lukewarm water and mild dishwashing liquid, avoiding extreme temperature fluctuations that can cause thermal shock. Never place antique glass in a dishwasher or use abrasive cleaning tools that could scratch the surface.
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