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Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Shell Design Vase
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Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Shell Design Vase

19th century
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Antique Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Vase with Shell Design – 19th Century

A striking example of 19th-century glass artistry, this Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Vase is a stunning hand-blown piece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Victorian era. Featuring applied clear glass shell motifs and an ornate, twisted ribbon collar, this vibrant vase adds a splash of refined colour and classic coastal charm to any space.

Features:

Era: Victorian, mid-to-late 19th century

Material: Hand-blown cranberry glass with applied clear glass decoration

Design: Bold cranberry body accented with clear glass shell appliqués and a beautifully twisted ribbon motif around the neck

Craftsmanship: Free-blown form with a polished pontil mark and slight asymmetry, highlighting its handmade nature

Style Influence: Coastal and Rococo Revival influences, popular in Victorian decorative glassware

Dimensions (approx.):

Height: ~ 16cm

Width: ~10.5cm

Condition:

Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age

No chips or cracks visible

Bubbles and minor tooling marks present—characteristic of hand-blown glass

Collector’s Note:

Pieces like this were often produced in English or Bohemian glasshouses, prized for their rich coloration and decorative artistry. This vase is ideal for display, floral arrangements, or as a thoughtful gift for glass collectors and lovers of Victorian décor.

A charming and radiant addition to any antique glass collection—timeless beauty in bold cranberry tones.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

The Rayman Organisation has dated this Victorian Cranberry Glass Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152559
Dealers Internal Reference
39-491
Description
Antique Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Vase with Shell Design – 19th Century
A striking example of 19th-century glass artistry, this Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Vase is a stunning hand-blown piece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Victorian era.
The Rayman Organisation

Featuring applied clear glass shell motifs and an ornate, twisted ribbon collar, this vibrant vase adds a splash of refined colour and classic coastal charm to any space.

fig 1. A Victorian hand-blown cranberry glass vase featuring an applied clear glass shell motif on the front and a crimped clear glass collar around the neck.
fig 1. Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Shell Design Vase

Features:

Era: Victorian, mid-to-late 19th century

Material: Hand-blown cranberry glass with applied clear glass decoration

Design: Bold cranberry body accented with clear glass shell appliqués and a beautifully twisted ribbon motif around the neck

fig 2. A Victorian hand-blown cranberry glass vase featuring an applied clear glass shell motif on the front and a crimped clear glass collar around the neck.
fig 2. Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Shell Design Vase

Craftsmanship: Free-blown form with a polished pontil mark and slight asymmetry, highlighting its handmade nature

Style Influence: Coastal and Rococo Revival influences, popular in Victorian decorative glassware

fig 3. A Victorian hand-blown cranberry glass vase featuring an applied clear glass shell motif on the front and a crimped clear glass collar around the neck.
fig 3. Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Shell Design Vase

Dimensions (approx.):

Height: ~ 16cm

Width: ~10.5cm

Condition:

Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age

No chips or cracks visible

Bubbles and minor tooling marks present—characteristic of hand-blown glass

fig 4. A Victorian hand-blown cranberry glass vase featuring an applied clear glass shell motif on the front and a crimped clear glass collar around the neck.
fig 4. Victorian Hand Blown Cranberry Glass Shell Design Vase

Collector’s Note:

Pieces like this were often produced in English or Bohemian glasshouses, prized for their rich coloration and decorative artistry. This vase is ideal for display, floral arrangements, or as a thoughtful gift for glass collectors and lovers of Victorian décor.

A charming and radiant addition to any antique glass collection—timeless beauty in bold cranberry tones.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

The Rayman Organisation has dated this Victorian Cranberry Glass Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152559
Dealers Internal Ref
39-491
The Rayman Organisation
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2025
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A Victorian hand-blown cranberry glass vase featuring an applied clear glass shell motif on the front and a crimped clear glass collar around the neck.
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Cranberry glass, also known as Gold Ruby glass, is a red-tinted glass produced by adding gold chloride to molten glass, a technique widely popularised during the Victorian era.

Craftsmen gathered clear glass and fused it with a layer of gold-infused red glass before hand-blowing the vessel, often finishing it with clear applied glass trims such as crimped collars or shell accents.

Authentic pieces typically feature a ground or snapped pontil mark on the base, slight asymmetrical hand-blown variations, hand-applied clear glass embellishments, and a deep pink to translucent red hue.

Position cranberry glass near natural light sources, such as deep window sills or mantels, where sunlight can pass through to highlight the glass tone against neutral backdrops.

Hand wash gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers, harsh chemicals, or thermal shock from hot water.
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