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A Gorgeous Pair of Early Victorian Cut Glass Champagne Flutes
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A Gorgeous Pair of Early Victorian Cut Glass Champagne Flutes

19th century
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An elegant pair of champagne flutes, dating from the early Victorian period. These lovely examples have elongated tulip shaped bowls, with slice cutting extending through the lower body. tThe stem is baluster shaped and slice cut and underneath the foot is a polished pontil mark. A wonderful gift idea with a bottle of champagne, for that special occasion. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Date :- c1840

Origin :- English.

Bowl diameter :- 5 cms. (widest point).

Bowl depth :- 14 cms.

Height :- 20 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Victorian Cut Glass Flutes to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235738
Dealers Internal Reference
13970
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An elegant pair of champagne flutes, dating from the early Victorian period.
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These lovely examples have elongated tulip shaped bowls, with slice cutting extending through the lower body.
Jeff Sims Antiques

tThe stem is baluster shaped and slice cut and underneath the foot is a polished pontil mark. A wonderful gift idea with a bottle of champagne, for that special occasion. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Pair of Early Victorian Cut Glass Champagne Flutes

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Date :- c1840

Origin :- English.

Bowl diameter :- 5 cms. (widest point).

Bowl depth :- 14 cms.

Height :- 20 cms.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Victorian Cut Glass Flutes to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235738
Dealers Internal Ref
13970
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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Archive I A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases.

A Gorgeous Pair of Early Victorian Cut Glass Champagne Flutes

Archive II A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases. View II
Archive III A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases. View IV
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Archive VI A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases. View VI
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A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases.
A gorgeous pair of early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes
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A pair of clear early Victorian cut glass champagne flutes featuring flared rims, faceted stems, and slice-cut lower bowls on flat circular bases.
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  • ObjectChampagne Flutes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsSlice cut bowl, Faceted stem, Flared rim, Circular foot
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

A pair of early Victorian champagne flutes made from clear lead crystal. Each drinking vessel has an elongated tulip-shaped bowl with slice cutting on the lower body, a flared rim, a baluster-shaped faceted stem, and a flat circular foot with a polished pontil mark underneath. The glassware exhibits no chips or cracks. The dimensions are 20 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. These drinking vessels suit display on a dining table, a bar cart, or a sideboard top during celebrations and formal dinner parties. They also function well as a present alongside a bottle of wine for special occasions.

FAQs

Early Victorian champagne flutes, produced from the late 1830s through the 1850s, feature tall, narrow conical bowls designed to preserve carbonation. They typically display panel cutting or slice cutting, faceted stems, polished pontil bases, and heavy lead crystal construction characteristic of 19th-century British glassmaking.

These flutes were hand-blown using high-lead content crystal, known for its density and acoustic resonance. Craftsmen used stone and iron wheels with abrasive slurries to cut geometric facets and flutes into the cold glass before hand-polishing the surface.

Authentic period stemware exhibits slight hand-crafted variations in dimensions and cut geometry. Look for minor age-related shelf wear on the ground base rim, evidence of a polished pontil scar on the underside of the foot, and the distinctive weight and ring associated with period lead glass.

Pair antique cut glass flutes with modern dinnerware to add texture and historical contrast to a dining table setting. They can also be displayed on a dark wood sideboard, vintage bar cart, or inside a illuminated glazed cabinet.

Wash glass items individually by hand in lukewarm water using mild liquid detergent and a soft sponge. Avoid dishwashers, extreme temperature changes, and abrasive cleaners, and dry immediately with a lint-free microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
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