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Pair Victorian Engraved Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses C1870
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Pair Victorian Engraved Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses C1870

19th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb pair of 19th-century 'vaseline' wine glasses. They have ogee bowls with a band of cut and engraved festoons with engraved fleur-de-lis above each swag. A band of slice cuts at the base of the bowl above angular knop stems. Conical feet with snapped pontils. We have included a single picture of one of the glasses photographed under UV light. As you can see the effect is dramatic.

Comments

Vaseline glass is a term for the transparent yellow through yellow-green glass that owes its colour to the uranium content (which is perfectly safe to use). A rare set of glasses which we don't recall seeing before.

Date & Origin

England, c1870. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 11.3cm

Bowl diameter: 6.5cm

Foot diameter: 6.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.3cm (4.45")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

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SA1164414
Dealers Internal Reference
2023072020
Description
Technical Description

A superb pair of 19th-century 'vaseline' wine glasses.

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They have ogee bowls with a band of cut and engraved festoons with engraved fleur-de-lis above each swag.
Exhibit Antiques

A band of slice cuts at the base of the bowl above angular knop stems. Conical feet with snapped pontils. We have included a single picture of one of the glasses photographed under UV light. As you can see the effect is dramatic.

fig 1. Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems.
fig 1. Pair Victorian Engraved Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses C1870

Comments

Vaseline glass is a term for the transparent yellow through yellow-green glass that owes its colour to the uranium content (which is perfectly safe to use). A rare set of glasses which we don't recall seeing before.

Date & Origin

England, c1870. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 11.3cm

Bowl diameter: 6.5cm

Foot diameter: 6.5cm

Height
11.3cm (4.45")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164414
Dealers Internal Ref
2023072020
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Victorian Engraved Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses C1870

Archive II Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems. View II
Archive III Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems. View III
Archive IV Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems. View IV
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Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems.
Pair Victorian Engraved Yellow Uranium Wine Glasses c1870
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Two matching Victorian uranium glass wine glasses featuring hand-engraved swags and fluted bowls on turned stems.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialUranium Glass
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsWheel-engraved swags, Fluted bowls, Collar stems, Polished pontil bases
  • SizeH 11.3 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Uranium glass, often called vaseline glass due to its greasy lustre, contains a small percentage of uranium dioxide added as a colouring agent. It was produced in large quantities during the Victorian era, particularly from the 1830s through to the early 20th century, prized for its distinctive greenish-yellow luminescence under ultraviolet light.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead or soda-lime glass infused with uranium salts, then hand-blown into moulds or free-blown and finished with applied stems and feet. Surface decoration such as wheel-engraving, etching, or cutting was frequently applied by skilled artisans using specialised lathe equipment.

Authentic pieces exhibit a characteristic vivid yellow or yellow-green hue under normal daylight and will glow a bright, neon green when exposed to a 395nm UV or blacklight. Additionally, genuine antique stemware often features rough pontil marks on the base, minor surface imperfections, and hand-engraved detailing consistent with 19th-century manufacturing.

Displaying antique glassware inside glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving with discreet under-cabinet lighting, or as a focal point on a dining table allows the unique colour and craftsmanship to stand out. Mixing vintage objects with clean, modern architectural lines creates a curated, eclectic aesthetic.

Antique glassware should be washed entirely by hand using lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals. It must be dried immediately with a lint-free microfibre cloth and should never be placed in a dishwasher or exposed to sudden temperature changes.
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