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Two Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins One Blue & One Red
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Two Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins One Blue & One Red

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Two Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins One Blue & One Red

2 Victorian Nailsea glass rolling pins one Blue and the other Red, circa 1880, a wonderful find and unique pair, the Red rolling pin is slightly smaller then the blue one, they are both in nice condition

Both rolling pins are 2.5” in diameter, the blue one is 17” long and the red one is 16” long

DG179

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins to the Victorian era.

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SA1197085
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DG179
Description
Two Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins One Blue & One Red

2 Victorian Nailsea glass rolling pins one Blue and the other Red, circa 1880, a wonderful find and unique pair, the Red rolling pin is slightly smaller then the blue one, they are both in nice condition

Both rolling pins are 2.5” in diameter, the blue one is 17” long and the red one is 16” long

DG179

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197085
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DG179
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A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red.

Two Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins One Blue & One Red

Archive II A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red. View V
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A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red.
Two Victorian Nailsea Glass Rolling Pins One Blue & One Red
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A pair of 19th-century hand-blown glass rolling pins featuring swirled trailing patterns in cobalt blue and ruby red.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourBlue, Red
  • MotifsSwirled trailing, Knopped ends, Feathered pattern
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 6 cm (2 in)

This pair of Victorian glass rolling pins originates from Nailsea and dates from circa 1880. Hand-blown from glass, they exhibit a distinctive cylindrical form featuring feathered patterns with swirled trailing decoration in deep cobalt blue and ruby red. Each piece terminates in rounded, knoped ends and retains a delicate string hanger affixed to the extremities for display. The blue rolling pin measures 43 cm high, while the red rolling pin is slightly smaller at 41 cm high, and both share a diameter of 6 cm. Ideal for interior decoration in an English Country House aesthetic, these traditional decorative objects suit placement along a deep window sill or as a colourful wall hanging feature in a kitchen or living space.

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Originating in the 19th century, Nailsea-style glass rolling pins were handcrafted decorative items, frequently gifted by sailors as love tokens or charms to hang in coastal homes.

They were hand-blown from coloured or clear glass, decorated with dragged or feathered enamel swirls, and finished with knopped ends for suspension.

Authentic examples display pontil marks from the blowing pipe, minor air bubbles within the glass matrix, and distinctive combed or swirled trailing decoration.

These glass objects can be suspended across window frames to capture natural daylight or displayed horizontally on deep sills, mantels, or wall brackets as sculptural accents.

Dust gently with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers or submerging in water, and position them away from high-traffic areas prone to accidental impact.
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