Name: Pair of Victorian Vine Engraved Facet Cut Port or Sherry Glasses
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1145555
Price: 45 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Sold 9 July 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

Pair of Victorian vine engraved sherry or port glasses, the funnel shaped bowls cut with facets over a knopped stem and circular foot.

10.5cm high, the bowls 6cm diameter.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10.5cm (4.13")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these Victorian Engraved Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1145555

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000851

Description

Pair of Victorian vine engraved sherry or port glasses, the funnel shaped bowls cut with facets over a knopped stem and circular foot.

10.5cm high, the bowls 6cm diameter.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10.5cm (4.13")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Victorian Engraved Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1145555

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000851

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Hand of Glory

Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

Verified Since Jul 2012

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Cataloguer’s note

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ObjectDrinking Glasses
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialLead crystal
ColourClear
MotifsGrapevine engraving, Facet cut bowls, Scythe stem, Circular foot
SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian glassware encompasses a wide range of decorative techniques including deep facet cutting, wheel engraving, and acid etching, often featuring naturalistic motifs like grapes, vines, and ferns.

Victorian drinking vessels were predominantly made from lead crystal or flint glass, prized for their high refractive index, clarity, and ringing tone when struck.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, hand-cut facets with slight irregularities, and a heavier weight due to lead content.

These glasses can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet or utilised on a dining table to add tactile texture and historical contrast to contemporary minimalist tableware.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges to protect the engraved surface.