Edwardian Engraved Glass Tumbler 1900 - 1920

Name: 'Last Drop' Tumblers Engraved with Fruiting Vines, English C.1900 (Sold Each)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1160700
Price: 88 GBP
Availability: InStock

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During the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, glass manufacturers frequently produced wheel-engraved and acid-etched table glass decorated with botanical patterns such as fruiting vines. Novelty motifs, including Last Drop figures etched onto the base interior, were popular additions designed to reveal themselves as the drinker finished their beverage.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead crystal or soda-lime glass using hand-blowing techniques. The surface decoration was applied using copper wheel engraving or chemical acid etching to achieve detailed, frosted designs on the polished clear glass body.

Authentic period glassware often displays subtle variations in thickness, light wear on the flat underside from decades of use, and minor hand-crafting imperfections like tiny enclosed air bubbles. Etched or engraved decoration on genuine pieces shows crisp detail and tactile depth rather than smooth modern transfer prints.

Antique tumblers can be displayed on a wooden sideboard, arranged on a brass bar cart, or integrated into modern table settings for dining. Combining historic glassware with contemporary ceramics creates an eclectic and textured aesthetic.

Wash antique glass individually by hand using lukewarm water and a mild liquid detergent. Avoid mechanical dishwashers, hot water, and abrasive sponges, as thermal shock and chemical detergents can dull the clarity and damage delicate surface etching.

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'Last Drop' Tumblers Engraved with Fruiting Vines, English C.1900 (Sold Each)

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