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Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres.
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Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres.

19th century
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres. This most unusual and superb pair of Victorian mantle lustres having shaped tops with painted gilt the wonderful painted lustres have painted ladies among lovely mauve flowers and leaves in different tones of greens and painted gilt decoration. Having a double row of drum drops. The bases have painted flowers and gilt decoration to the bases. There is slight rubbing to some of the gilt painting also some slight nibbles to the drum drops.

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Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £30

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Circa 1880

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Our Reference 11953

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 14 inches – 35.6 cm

Width – 8 inches – 20.3 cm

Depth – 8 inches – 20.3 cm

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£1450

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated these Victorian Glass Mantle Lustres to the 1880s.

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SA875538
Dealers Internal Reference
11953
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Description
Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres. This most unusual and superb pair of Victorian mantle lustres having shaped tops with painted gilt the wonderful painted lustres have painted ladies among lovely mauve flowers and leaves in different tones of greens and painted gilt decoration. Having a double row of drum drops. The bases have painted flowers and gilt decoration to the bases. There is slight rubbing to some of the gilt painting also some slight nibbles to the drum drops.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian green and white cased glass mantle lustres featuring hand-painted female portraits, purple floral decorations, and suspended clear crystal prisms.
fig 1. Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres.

Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £30

Circa 1880

Our Reference 11953

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 14 inches – 35.6 cm

Width – 8 inches – 20.3 cm

Depth – 8 inches – 20.3 cm

£1450

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Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated these Victorian Glass Mantle Lustres to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA875538
Dealers Internal Ref
11953
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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Archive I A pair of Victorian green and white cased glass mantle lustres featuring hand-painted female portraits, purple floral decorations, and suspended clear crystal prisms.

Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres.

Archive II A pair of Victorian green and white cased glass mantle lustres featuring hand-painted female portraits, purple floral decorations, and suspended clear crystal prisms. View II
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A pair of Victorian green and white cased glass mantle lustres featuring hand-painted female portraits, purple floral decorations, and suspended clear crystal prisms.
Superb Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres.
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A pair of Victorian green and white cased glass mantle lustres featuring hand-painted female portraits, purple floral decorations, and suspended clear crystal prisms.
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  • ObjectMantle Lustres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Crystal, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGreen, White
  • MotifsHand-painted portrait medallions, scalloped rims, suspended crystal prisms, floral enamelling
  • SizeH 35.6 cm (14 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 20.3 cm (8 in)

This pair of Victorian mantle lustres dates from 1880 and takes the form of green and white cased glass ornamental vessels hung with clear crystal prisms. Each lustre displays a shaped, scalloped rim above a rounded upper bowl decorated with a hand-painted portrait medallion of a woman surrounded by mauve flowers and leaves in varying tones of green, finished with painted gilt detailing. A slender turned stem rises from a circular white-and-green glazed base adorned with delicate gold-leaf floral motifs and trim. The glass body incorporates a double row of hanging crystal drum drops suspended from wire loops beneath the rim. Slight rubbing is visible on some of the gilt painted elements, alongside minor nibbles to the crystal drum drops. Measuring 35.6 cm high, 20.3 cm wide, and 20.3 cm deep, these decorative glass pieces suit display upon a traditional mantelpiece, a living room sideboard, or a prominent hallway console table within a home today. The striking contrast of rich green, crisp white, and clear crystal catches the light effectively when placed near a window or fireplace. They provide an authentic period accent for Victorian or Gothic interiors, serving as decorative table centrepieces or mantel ornaments that reflect nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

FAQs

Mantle lustres are decorative glass vessels, often designed to hold candles or act as vases, surrounded by suspended cut glass or crystal prisms. They gained immense popularity during the 19th century, particularly in Victorian homes, where they were displayed in pairs on fireplace mantels to reflect candlelight and add visual symmetry to a room.

Victorian glass lustres were typically crafted using cased or flashed glass, combining opaque white glass with vibrant colours such as emerald green, ruby red, or turquoise. Techniques included hand-painted enamel decoration, gilding, cut-to-clear patterns, and hanging lead crystal prisms suspended from wire hooks.

Authentic 19th-century examples display evidence of handcrafting, such as pontil marks on the base, slight variations between paired items, and hand-applied gilding or enamel paint. Original crystal prisms often show minor wear, micro-chipping near the wire holes, and high lead content that creates distinct light refraction.

A pair of glass lustres can be styled symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to create visual balance. Grouping them alongside understated contemporary objects or neutral backdrops highlights their elaborate ornamentation and colourful glasswork.

Clean glass bodies gently using a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with warm water and mild detergent, taking care to avoid rubbing gilded or enamelled surfaces. Remove the crystal prisms separately to clean them individually, ensuring wire connectors are not bent or strained.
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