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A Stunning Victorian Amethyst Glass Carafe & Tumbler
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A Stunning Victorian Amethyst Glass Carafe & Tumbler

19th century
Description

A stunning Victorian wine carafe in flashed and cut through amethyst glass. The globe and shaft shaped body stands on a base cut with a multi point star. There is extensive and detailed cutting throughout and the neck flares at the rim for easy pouring. Unusually, this superior example retains the original matching tumbler. These lovely and versatile items would have been used for water, either to add to Whisky in the tumbler or as a bedside companion. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips, clouding or cracks.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1880.

Diameter of carafe :- 12 cms.

Height :- 17.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Carafe Set to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1200172
Dealers Internal Reference
13891
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Description
A stunning Victorian wine carafe in flashed and cut through amethyst glass. The globe and shaft shaped body stands on a base cut with a multi point star. There is extensive and detailed cutting throughout and the neck flares at the rim for easy pouring. Unusually, this superior example retains the original matching tumbler.
These lovely and versatile items would have been used for water, either to add to Whisky in the tumbler or as a bedside companion.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. Victorian amethyst glass carafe and matching tumbler featuring cut-to-clear geometric patterns and starburst details.
fig 1. A Stunning Victorian Amethyst Glass Carafe & Tumbler

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips, clouding or cracks.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1880.

Diameter of carafe :- 12 cms.

Height :- 17.5 cms.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Carafe Set to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200172
Dealers Internal Ref
13891
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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Victorian amethyst glass carafe and matching tumbler featuring cut-to-clear geometric patterns and starburst details.
A stunning Victorian amethyst glass carafe & tumbler
Ref: SA1200172
Victorian amethyst glass carafe and matching tumbler featuring cut-to-clear geometric patterns and starburst details.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian amethyst glass carafe set typically consists of a small water bottle and matching tumbler, historically placed on bedside tables. These sets were popular in 19th-century households for night-time hydration, often crafted using cased or cut-to-clear glass techniques.

These items were made by layering coloured glass, such as rich amethyst, over a clear lead crystal base. Glasscutters then used copper wheels to etch geometric patterns through the top coloured layer, exposing the transparent glass beneath.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature sharp, hand-cut facets rather than molded seams, significant weight due to high lead content, and subtle hand-polishing marks. The base often shows a ground-down pontil mark or a wheel-cut star pattern.

Place the carafe and tumbler on a bedside table, guestroom nightstand, or a brass drinks tray to catch natural light. The deep purple tones contrast well against neutral marble, dark timber, or polished metal surfaces.

Hand wash the glass in warm water with mild dish soap using a soft sponge, avoiding extreme temperature changes that cause cracking. Never place antique lead glass in a dishwasher, as harsh detergents and high heat will cloud the finish.
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