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Delightful Victorian Enamelled Lustre Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1890
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Delightful Victorian Enamelled Lustre Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This is a very pretty and unusual Victorian small size enamelled lustre glass cream jug. Of baluster form, the slightly iridescent dual colour glass body enamelled with exquisite foliate sprays. The base with snapped pontil mark on the underside.

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.5 inches.

Maximum diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Enamelled Glass Jug to the Victorian era.

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SA1156881
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JUIL72
Description
This is a very pretty and unusual Victorian small size enamelled lustre glass cream jug.
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Of baluster form, the slightly iridescent dual colour glass body enamelled with exquisite foliate sprays.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The base with snapped pontil mark on the underside.

fig 1. A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle.
fig 1. Delightful Victorian Enamelled Lustre Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.5 inches.

Maximum diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 2. A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle.
fig 2. Delightful Victorian Enamelled Lustre Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1890

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Enamelled Glass Jug to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156881
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL72
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle.
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Archive I A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle.

Delightful Victorian Enamelled Lustre Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1890

Archive II A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View II
Archive III A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle. View VIII
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A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle.
DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN ENAMELLED LUSTRE GLASS CREAM JUG, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1156881
A late Victorian glass cream jug featuring purple and clear iridescent glass decorated with hand-painted white and gold enamelled floral motifs and an applied clear handle.
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FAQs

Victorian enamelled lustre glass refers to decorative glassware produced during the late nineteenth century featuring hand-painted enamel decoration and a metallic iridescent coating. The technique combines painted enamel motifs, often floral, with metallic salts sprayed onto hot glass to create a shimmering surface finish.

Pieces were typically hand-blown from soda-lime or lead glass before an iridescent lustre wash was applied. Artisans then painted detailed designs onto the cooled glass using powdered glass enamels mixed with oil, after which the vessel was refired in a low-temperature muffle kiln to permanently fuse the enamel to the surface.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-crafting, such as an applied handle, slight asymmetry, or a ground pontil mark on the base. The enamel painting should show slight elevation on the glass surface, and the iridescent sheen will exhibit natural variations consistent with period manufacturing techniques.

Small antique glass jugs can be styled as decorative accent pieces on display shelving, sideboards, or window sills where natural light highlights the iridescent sheen. They also function well as small flower vases for minimalist floral arrangements or as part of a curated glass collection.

Enamelled glass should be washed gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild dish liquid. Avoid abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, or dishwashers, as these can strip the metallic lustre layer and damage delicate hand-painted enamel work.
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