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A Red Glass Bellows Shaped Flask, Nailsea C.1850
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A Red Glass Bellows Shaped Flask, Nailsea C.1850

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A red glass bellows shaped flask, Nailsea c.1850

Physical Dimensions
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23.8cm (9.37")
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Mark J West has dated this Victorian Red Glass Flask to the 1850s.

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SA1184921
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2279
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Description
A red glass bellows shaped flask, Nailsea c.1850
Height
23.8cm (9.37")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Victorian Red Glass Flask to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184921
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2279
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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A Victorian ruby red glass flask shaped like a fireplace bellows with applied clear glass pincered trailing and a circular blown foot.
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Archive I A Victorian ruby red glass flask shaped like a fireplace bellows with applied clear glass pincered trailing and a circular blown foot.

A Red Glass Bellows Shaped Flask, Nailsea C.1850

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Mark J West

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United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2016
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A Victorian ruby red glass flask shaped like a fireplace bellows with applied clear glass pincered trailing and a circular blown foot.
A red glass bellows shaped flask, Nailsea c.1850
Ref: SA1184921
A Victorian ruby red glass flask shaped like a fireplace bellows with applied clear glass pincered trailing and a circular blown foot.
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  • ObjectDecorative Flasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRuby Glass, Clear Glass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsBellows shape, Pincered glass trailing, Circular pedestal base, Elongated tubular neck
  • SizeH 23.8 cm (9 in)

This Victorian decorative flask from Nailsea showcases a distinctive ruby red glass body shaped like fireplace bellows, mounted on a clear glass circular pedestal base and topped with an elongated tubular neck. Applied clear glass pincered trailing edges the outer seams, creating a textured border that contrasts with the smooth, glossy surface of the vessel. The piece stands 23.8 cm high, offering a compact proportion that suits placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or deep window sill. The object combines rich red and clear transparent glass tones in a Victorian and Gothic design style typical of mid nineteenth-century production. The bulbous body features a slight asymmetry in the blown glass, while the applied decorative trims show hand-manipulated characteristics along the ridges. Placed in a modern interior, the flask serves as an eye-catching decorative accent catching natural light, whether displayed alone on a display shelf or as part of a curated glass collection in a reception room or study.

FAQs

Glass bellows flasks are 19th-century novelty blown glass items shaped to resemble traditional fireplace bellows, often produced by British works such as Nailsea as decorative display pieces.

These flasks were hand-blown using coloured or clear lead glass, frequently featuring hand-applied pincered glass trailing around the outer edges to imitate the crimped leather seam of functional bellows.

Authentic mid-19th century pieces typically exhibit a pontil mark on the base from the hand-blowing process, subtle irregularities in applied glass trailing, and soft surface wear on the resting point of the foot.

Displaying the flask on a deep window sill or glass-fronted cabinet allows natural light to pass through the ruby red glass, creating a rich accent piece within contemporary or traditional decor.

Hand wash gently with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers, harsh chemicals, or sudden temperature shifts that could cause thermal fracture to antique blown glass.
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