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Late 1800'S Ruby Glass Miniature Tankard
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Late 1800'S Ruby Glass Miniature Tankard

19th century
Description

Victorian, late 1800's, probably Bohemian Ruby coloured and engraved Miniature Tankard.

The tankard depicts Fortress Sonnenberg near Wiesbaden in Germany. The text reads 'Sonnenberg b. Wiesbaden.

Height of the tankard ca 5.3 cm and diameter ca 3.4 cm.

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this Ruby Glass Miniature Tankard to the Victorian era.

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SA1190282
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SKU 853
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Description
Victorian, late 1800's, probably Bohemian Ruby coloured and engraved Miniature Tankard.

The tankard depicts Fortress Sonnenberg near Wiesbaden in Germany. The text reads 'Sonnenberg b. Wiesbaden.

Height of the tankard ca 5.3 cm and diameter ca 3.4 cm.

Free delivery to the UK and Ireland.

Please add £ 10 for deliveries to the EU, USA and Canada.

Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Ruby Glass Miniature Tankard to the Victorian era.

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SA1190282
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SKU 853
Henley Street Antiques
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A late Victorian miniature ruby glass tankard with an applied red handle and a white etched architectural motif on the body.
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Archive I A late Victorian miniature ruby glass tankard with an applied red handle and a white etched architectural motif on the body.

Late 1800'S Ruby Glass Miniature Tankard

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Henley Street Antiques
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Stratford upon Avon
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian miniature ruby glass tankard with an applied red handle and a white etched architectural motif on the body.
Late 1800's Ruby Glass Miniature Tankard
Ref: SA1190282
A late Victorian miniature ruby glass tankard with an applied red handle and a white etched architectural motif on the body.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRuby Glass, Glass
  • ColourRuby Red
  • MotifsApplied handle, Etched architectural motif, Flashed glass finish

This Victorian miniature tankard takes the form of a small drinking vessel fashioned from ruby glass with a flashed glass finish. The body displays an etched architectural motif depicting Fortress Sonnenberg near Wiesbaden in Germany, accompanied by descriptive white lettering. A curved applied handle extends from the side of the cylindrical body, matching the deep red hue of the glass throughout. Measuring 5.3 cm in height and 3.4 cm in diameter, the piece sits upright on a flat base. In a modern home, this decorative glassware item finds a natural placement on a deep window sill or within a collector's display cabinet alongside other Victorian smalls.

FAQs

Ruby glass gained immense popularity during the nineteenth century, particularly in Europe and Britain, where copper or gold compounds were added to create rich red tones. These items were frequently crafted as decorative novelties or commemorative souvenirs during the Victorian era.

Flashed glass was produced by fusing a thin layer of molten ruby glass onto a thicker base of clear glass. Craftsmen then used wheel engraving or acid etching to cut through the red layer, revealing the transparent glass underneath to form motifs.

Authentic pieces typically feature slight hand-drawn variations in the etched design, hand-applied handles, and subtle wear to the base. The weight and sharpness of the cut or etched edges often distinguish historical glassware from modern reproductions.

Miniature glassware is best styled on open shelving, within a curio cabinet, or placed on a window sill where natural light can highlight the coloured glass. Grouping smaller items together creates a focused vignette without overwhelming a room.

Clean antique glass gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, using a soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Never place historical glassware in a dishwasher or subject it to sudden temperature changes.
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