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19th Century Overshot Glass Snake Lidded Bowl C1880
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19th Century Overshot Glass Snake Lidded Bowl C1880

19th century
Sold 29 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
This “19th Century Overshot Glass Snake Lidded Bowl C1880” found a buyer.

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Description

A pristine 19th century overshot glass lidded bowl made by Boston & Sandwich in the USA c1880. It has a red glass snake as the handle to its original lid.

We are confident that this is a B&S example and not an English or Bohemian example. We have a number of examples at the moment all from the private collection of collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass. This gives us a valuable opportunity to compare the overshot glass 'styles' used in England, Bohemia and the USA. This particular style is very distinctive in the collection and the exact style can be seen on an overshot champagne jug housed at the Brooklyn Museum.

Date & Origin

Boston & Sandwich USA, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, almost pristine, clean and clear, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 11cm (includes handle)

Diameter: 12.5m

Comments

Overshot or Ice glass as it was known in the Victorian era was made in many different locations, including England, Europe and the USA where Boston & Sandwich made some outstanding decorative and functional pieces. It is created by rolling the hot glass in tiny pieces of broken glass and then reheated to remove the sharp edges producing a very rustic look and feel.

One of a number of superb examples from the amazing glass collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Overshot Glass Lidded Bowl to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159823
Dealers Internal Reference
2024082280
Description
A pristine 19th century overshot glass lidded bowl made by Boston & Sandwich in the USA c1880. It has a red glass snake as the handle to its original lid.

We are confident that this is a B&S example and not an English or Bohemian example.

“
We have a number of examples at the moment all from the private collection of collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.
Exhibit Antiques

This gives us a valuable opportunity to compare the overshot glass 'styles' used in England, Bohemia and the USA. This particular style is very distinctive in the collection and the exact style can be seen on an overshot champagne jug housed at the Brooklyn Museum.

fig 1. A clear, textured overshot glass lidded bowl featuring a coiled red glass snake finial on top.
fig 1. 19th Century Overshot Glass Snake Lidded Bowl C1880

Date & Origin

Boston & Sandwich USA, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, almost pristine, clean and clear, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 11cm (includes handle)

Diameter: 12.5m

Comments

Overshot or Ice glass as it was known in the Victorian era was made in many different locations, including England, Europe and the USA where Boston & Sandwich made some outstanding decorative and functional pieces. It is created by rolling the hot glass in tiny pieces of broken glass and then reheated to remove the sharp edges producing a very rustic look and feel.

One of a number of superb examples from the amazing glass collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Overshot Glass Lidded Bowl to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159823
Dealers Internal Ref
2024082280
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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19th Century Overshot Glass Snake Lidded Bowl C1880

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A clear, textured overshot glass lidded bowl featuring a coiled red glass snake finial on top.
19th Century Overshot Glass Snake Lidded Bowl c1880
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A clear, textured overshot glass lidded bowl featuring a coiled red glass snake finial on top.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls and Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear and Red
  • MotifsOvershot glass texture, Coiled snake finial, Applied coloured glass
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in)

Place the piece on a reflective surface or a dark wooden console table to highlight its texture and light-catching properties, allowing the historic craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Clean antique glass gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive materials and harsh chemicals to protect the delicate surface texture and any applied glass details.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit characteristic traits such as pontil marks on the base, minor surface irregularities from hand-working, and the distinct tactile, thread-like texture embedded within the glass body.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using traditional glassblowing techniques, often incorporating applied elements such as handles, finials, or decorative trails made from contrasting coloured glass.

Overshot glass is a type of decorative glassware created by rolling hot glass over fine threads or fragments of glass, producing a textured, frosted surface. This technique was particularly popular during the Victorian era in the late 19th century.
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