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A Useful Pair of Victorian Fern Etched Glasses
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A Useful Pair of Victorian Fern Etched Glasses

19th century
Sold 7 December 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

A charming and useful pair of Victorian glasses, dating to Circa 1870. These lovely examples would make great Ale or Wine glasses due to the good capacity of the bowls. The bowls are deep and sit on bladed collars, with a squat stem under. Each glass is exquisitely engraved with Ferns, so popular of the era. The rims are finished with a single engraved band of dots, which is delightfully repeated to the foot. A decorative pair of glasses, with a variety of uses.

Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1870.

Height :- 14 cms.

Bowl diameter :- 7 cms.

Bowl depth :- 11 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Etched Glass Goblets to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159623
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2154
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Description
A charming and useful pair of Victorian glasses, dating to Circa 1870. These lovely examples would make great Ale or Wine glasses due to the good capacity of the bowls. The bowls are deep and sit on bladed collars, with a squat stem under. Each glass is exquisitely engraved with Ferns, so popular of the era.
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The rims are finished with a single engraved band of dots, which is delightfully repeated to the foot.
Andrew Cox Antiques

A decorative pair of glasses, with a variety of uses.

fig 1. A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders.
fig 1. A Useful Pair of Victorian Fern Etched Glasses

Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1870.

Height :- 14 cms.

Bowl diameter :- 7 cms.

Bowl depth :- 11 cms.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Etched Glass Goblets to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159623
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2154
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Useful Pair of Victorian Fern Etched Glasses

Archive II A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders. View II
Archive III A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders. View III
Archive IV A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders. View IV
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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
Telephone 07872 529197
Location
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andrewcox
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 193
Items Sold 1,872
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A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders.
A useful pair of Victorian Fern etched glasses
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A pair of clear Victorian glass goblets featuring intricate acid-etched fern patterns and dotted borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStemware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialClear Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFern engraving, Dotted border, Short stem, Circular foot
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian fern-etched glassware gained immense popularity during the Pteridomania craze of the 19th century, reflecting the eras fascination with botanical specimens and naturalism.

Artisans typically used acid-etching or wheel-engraving techniques on clear lime or lead glass to achieve the characteristic frosted, detailed botanical motifs.

Authentic pieces often exhibit minor irregularities such as pontil marks on the base, slight variations in thickness, and hand-etched detailing rather than uniform modern machine engraving.

These pieces can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as seasonal table centrepieces, or repurposed to hold small botanical stems on a mantelpiece.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers and sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock and damage.
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