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Georgian Nailsea Glassworks Flask C.1790
Mark Davis Antiques
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Georgian Nailsea Glassworks Flask C.1790

18th century
Description

Georgian Nailsea Glassworks Flask C.1790. Purchased privately in Devon. First time on market for more than 100 years.

Overall very good condition, possibly small chip to mouth of flask.

Approx 12.5cm x 8.3cm x 4.5cm

Price includes free delivery to mainland UK.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Georgian Nailsea Glass Flask to the Georgian era.

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SA1224637
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Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
Georgian Nailsea Glassworks Flask C.1790. Purchased privately in Devon. First time on market for more than 100 years.

Overall very good condition, possibly small chip to mouth of flask.

Approx 12.5cm x 8.3cm x 4.5cm

Price includes free delivery to mainland UK.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Georgian Nailsea Glass Flask to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224637
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A Georgian dark glass pocket flask featuring white combed festoon trailing and a narrow neck.
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Archive I A Georgian dark glass pocket flask featuring white combed festoon trailing and a narrow neck.

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TQ7 1NY
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Mark Davis Antiques
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Location: 16 Fore Street, Kingsbridge , Devon, TQ7 1NY, United Kingdom
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A Georgian dark glass pocket flask featuring white combed festoon trailing and a narrow neck.
Georgian Nailsea Glassworks Flask C.1790
Ref: SA1224637
A Georgian dark glass pocket flask featuring white combed festoon trailing and a narrow neck.
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Nailsea glassware originates from the Nailsea Glassworks near Bristol, established in 1788, recognised for producing dark green or clear glass decorated with distinctive white or coloured looped and festooned enamel trailing.

These flasks were free-blown using heavy bottle glass, onto which threads of contrasting white opaque glass were applied and combed into festoon patterns before being fused into the body and shaped.

Authentic period examples generally display a rough pontil scar on the base, slight asymmetric variations from hand-blowing, and surface wear consistent with age along the base rim.

Display the flask on a deep window sill or illuminated shelving unit where natural light can pass through the clear sections and highlight the contrasting white trailing.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding immersion in hot water or exposure to sudden temperature fluctuations which could induce thermal shock.
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