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A Glass Hat with Pale Blue and Red Cane Decoration, Nailsea, England C.1870
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A Glass Hat with Pale Blue and Red Cane Decoration, Nailsea, England C.1870

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A glass hat with pale blue and red cane decoration, Nailsea, England c.1870

also see www.markwest-glass .com

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6cm (2.36")
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Mark J West has dated this Antique Nailsea Glass Hat to the 1870s.

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SA1215790
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0034
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Description
A glass hat with pale blue and red cane decoration, Nailsea, England c.1870

also see www.markwest-glass .com

Height
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Antique Nailsea Glass Hat to the 1870s.

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SA1215790
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0034
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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A hand-blown clear glass top hat ornament with light blue horizontal cane trailing and a red glass brim rim.
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Archive I A hand-blown clear glass top hat ornament with light blue horizontal cane trailing and a red glass brim rim.

A Glass Hat with Pale Blue and Red Cane Decoration, Nailsea, England C.1870

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Mark J West

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjwest
Verified Since Dec 2016
Items For Sale 155
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A hand-blown clear glass top hat ornament with light blue horizontal cane trailing and a red glass brim rim.
A glass hat with pale blue and red cane decoration, Nailsea, England c.1870
Ref: SA1215790
A hand-blown clear glass top hat ornament with light blue horizontal cane trailing and a red glass brim rim.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHand-blown Glass, Cane Glass
  • ColourLight Blue, Red, Clear
  • MotifsHorizontal cane decoration, Rolled brim, Top hat form
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in)

A hand-blown glass top hat ornament dates from the Victorian period, originating from Nailsea, England around 1870. The clear glass body takes the form of a top hat, detailed with horizontal pale blue cane trailing and a finished red glass rim around the upturned brim. The object displays a crimped top crown indentation and smooth glossy reflective surfaces on the exterior. Measuring 6 cm high, this decorative glass piece sits comfortably on display. Place this Victorian novelty object on a bookshelf or a glass-fronted cabinet in a living room, study, or hallway to add a touch of historic artisan glasswork to a home interior. The light blue and red striped pattern contrasts cleanly with the transparent ground, making it an engaging focal point among books or mixed decorative arrangements. The small scale allows easy placement on narrow ledges or side tables where visitors can observe the fine cane work closely.

FAQs

Nailsea glass refers to glassware produced in or in the style of the works established near Bristol, England, in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Glass whimsies were decorative, non-utilitarian items made by glassblowers at the end of their working shifts using remaining molten glass.

These novelty items were hand-blown using clear or tinted glass, frequently decorated with pulled coloured canes or trailings of glass wrapped around the body before shaping into miniature top hats or bonnets.

Authentic pieces generally show subtle hand-blown irregularities, pontil marks on the base, and characteristic combed, looped, or striped coloured cane inclusions embedded within the glass body.

Position glass whimsies on a well-lit shelf, mantlepiece, or window sill where natural light can accentuate the coloured glass cane detailing and transparency.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a mild, unperfumed liquid soap applied with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, or extreme thermal shocks that could cause cracking.
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