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Set of 6 Victorian Cranberry Glass Wine Glasses – Hand-blown Stemware - Circa 1890
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Set of 6 Victorian Cranberry Glass Wine Glasses – Hand-blown Stemware - Circa 1890

19th century
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Elegant and eye-catching, this set of six Victorian cranberry wine glasses captures the beauty and craftsmanship of late 19th-century glassmaking. Featuring vivid cranberry bowls and clear hand-blown stems, each glass in the set reflects the Victorian love for bold colour, delicate form, and fine entertaining.

* The striking ruby-pink hue was achieved using gold chloride - a luxurious and costly process in the 19th century.

Measurements:

Height: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Diameter of base: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Total weight of set: 680g

In good condition – No chips or cracks; minimal surface wear from age and gentle use. Colour remains vivid and even across the set. Clean and ready for use or display.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Victorian Cranberry Wine Glasses to the 1890s.

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Elegant and eye-catching, this set of six Victorian cranberry wine glasses captures the beauty and craftsmanship of late 19th-century glassmaking.
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Featuring vivid cranberry bowls and clear hand-blown stems, each glass in the set reflects the Victorian love for bold colour, delicate form, and fine entertaining.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. A set of six Victorian hand-blown wine glasses featuring deep cranberry red rounded bowls atop clear glass stems and circular bases.
fig 1. Set of 6 Victorian Cranberry Glass Wine Glasses – Hand-blown Stemware - Circa 1890

The striking ruby-pink hue was achieved using gold chloride - a luxurious and costly process in the 19th century.

Measurements:

Height: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Diameter of base: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Total weight of set: 680g

In good condition – No chips or cracks; minimal surface wear from age and gentle use. Colour remains vivid and even across the set. Clean and ready for use or display.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Victorian Cranberry Wine Glasses to the 1890s.

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SA1196549
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KD53040
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A set of six Victorian hand-blown wine glasses featuring deep cranberry red rounded bowls atop clear glass stems and circular bases.
Set of 6 Victorian Cranberry Glass Wine Glasses – Hand-Blown Stemware - circa 1890
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FAQs

Victorian cranberry glass is a type of coloured glass created by adding gold oxide or gold chloride to molten glass, resulting in a distinct pink to deep red hue. Highly popular in late 19th-century Britain, it was frequently used for decorative stemware, pitchers, and table accessories.

These glasses were traditionally hand-blown by artisans who shaped the coloured bowl before fusing it onto a clear glass stem and flat circular foot. Small variations in glass thickness, subtle pontil marks on the base, and minor air bubbles are characteristic of this manual production process.

Authentic pieces generally feature a snapped or ground pontil mark on the underside of the base where the glassmakers rod was detached, along with slight irregularities inherent to hand-blown glass. The red tint should be incorporated throughout the glass matrix rather than applied as a surface paint or flash layer.

Displaying these glasses on an open shelf, glass cabinet, or sideboard top allows natural light to illuminate the red glass. They can also be integrated into formal dining table arrangements to add historic contrast alongside contemporary tableware.

Hand washing in warm water with a mild liquid soap and a soft cloth is recommended to prevent damage. Avoid using automatic dishwashers, hot water thermal shocks, or abrasive sponges, as harsh conditions can scratch or cloud the glass.
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