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An Unsual Victorian Vaseline Glass Cornucopia Vase
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An Unsual Victorian Vaseline Glass Cornucopia Vase

19th century
Description

An unusual glass posy vase from the late Victorian era. This charming example is of cornucopia form with a flared undulating rim and curled stem. The glass is in pale eau de nil vaseline glass, with striping to the body. The base is oval and mirrored with a cut band of pattern. An eye catching example, this lovely piece would make an excellent gift idea being both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips. There is some discolouration to a small area of the mirror, caused by the ageing of the glue and reflected in the base

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1880.

Height :- 9.5 cms.

Width :- 9 cms.

Depth :- 6.5 cms.

Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Vaseline Glass Cornucopia Vase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1215713
Dealers Internal Reference
13921
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Description
An unusual glass posy vase from the late Victorian era. This charming example is of cornucopia form with a flared undulating rim and curled stem. The glass is in pale eau de nil vaseline glass, with striping to the body. The base is oval and mirrored with a cut band of pattern.
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An eye catching example, this lovely piece would make an excellent gift idea being both practical and decorative.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base.
fig 1. An Unsual Victorian Vaseline Glass Cornucopia Vase

Postage & Packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips. There is some discolouration to a small area of the mirror, caused by the ageing of the glue and reflected in the base

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1880.

Height :- 9.5 cms.

Width :- 9 cms.

Depth :- 6.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Vaseline Glass Cornucopia Vase to the 1880s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215713
Dealers Internal Ref
13921
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base.

An Unsual Victorian Vaseline Glass Cornucopia Vase

Archive II A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base. View II
Archive III A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base. View VI
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A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base.
An unsual Victorian vaseline glass cornucopia vase
Ref: SA1215713
A Victorian opalescent vaseline glass cornucopia vase with a frilled rim and ribbed body, mounted on a round bevelled mirror base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialVaseline Glass, Opalescent Glass, Mirrored Glass
  • ColourOpalescent Yellow
  • MotifsFrilled rim, Ribbed horn body, Cornucopia shape, Mirrored base
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This unusual Victorian posy vase follows an 1880 cornucopia design, crafted from pale opalescent eau de nil vaseline glass. The piece incorporates a flared, undulating frilled rim, a ribbed horn body, and a curled stem attached to an oval mirrored base with a cut patterned band and minor glue discolouration from ageing. The construction integrates free-blown glass elements mounted onto a reflective glass plateau, showing an undamaged structure without cracks or chips. Measuring 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, the dimensions suit placement on a mantelpiece to display small floral arrangements or serve as a decorative table accent. The reflective base and opalescent colour palette allow the piece to catch natural light in a living room, hallway, or bedroom interior.

FAQs

Vaseline glass refers to translucent yellow or yellow-green glass manufactured with small amounts of uranium oxide. Popular during the 19th century, this glass formulation was used extensively for decorative tableware, posy holders, and ornamental vessels.

These vessels were created by shaping molten glass into a horn form, often incorporating ribbed textures and hand-crimped frilled rims. The glass horn was then fitted into a metal sleeve and secured to a weighted base, such as cut or bevelled mirror glass.

Period examples display fine hand-finishing, delicate crimping along the rim, and a characteristic opalescent glow under natural light. When exposed to long-wave ultraviolet light, authentic uranium-bearing vaseline glass fluoresces a vivid green colour.

Place the object on a mantelpiece, side table, or window ledge where light can pass through the glass to highlight its tone and transparency. It functions effectively either as a singular decorative specimen or alongside complementary glass vessels.

Hand wash the glass element carefully using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, ensuring the water does not reach extreme temperatures. Wipe the mirrored base gently with a microfiber cloth and keep moisture away from any metal mountings to prevent tarnishing or degradation.
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