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A Fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses
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A Fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

Six delightful Victorian glass champagne bowls, assembled to form a 'harlequin' set. Harlequin sets are individual examples placed together to celebrate a combination of their similarities and differences. This fine set are English and all date from the late-Victorian era.

Usefully doubling as cocktail glasses, the details are as follows :-

1. Band of slice cutting to bowl and supporting collar to plain stem. Polished pontil to foot.

2. Bands of prism and slice cutting, below a band of Greek Key pattern. Hollow and shaped slice cut stem and polished pontil mark to foot.

3. Band of etched pattern to top of bowl. Partial hollow stem and polished pontil to foot. Possibly Whitefriars.

4. Etched Greek key pattern to the bowl. Plain stem and polished pontil to foot.

5. Five bands of star etching to bowl. Plain stem with supporting collar and polished pontil to foot.

6. Etched fruiting vine pattern bowl. Plain stem and polished pontil to foot.

Dimensions given are an average. Height and width have very slight variations from glass to glass..

Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff).

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Date :- c1890.

Average height :- 11.5 cms.

Average bowl diameter :- 8.5 cms.

Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Champagne Coupe Set to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1230007
Dealers Internal Reference
13669
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Description
Six delightful Victorian glass champagne bowls, assembled to form a 'harlequin' set.
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Harlequin sets are individual examples placed together to celebrate a combination of their similarities and differences.
Jeff Sims Antiques

This fine set are English and all date from the late-Victorian era.

fig 1. A harlequin set of six clear Victorian glass champagne coupes featuring varied etched motifs including starbursts and Greek key patterns.
fig 1. A Fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses

Usefully doubling as cocktail glasses, the details are as follows :-

1. Band of slice cutting to bowl and supporting collar to plain stem. Polished pontil to foot.

2. Bands of prism and slice cutting, below a band of Greek Key pattern. Hollow and shaped slice cut stem and polished pontil mark to foot.

fig 2. A harlequin set of six clear Victorian glass champagne coupes featuring varied etched motifs including starbursts and Greek key patterns.
fig 2. A Fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses

3. Band of etched pattern to top of bowl. Partial hollow stem and polished pontil to foot. Possibly Whitefriars.

4. Etched Greek key pattern to the bowl. Plain stem and polished pontil to foot.

5. Five bands of star etching to bowl. Plain stem with supporting collar and polished pontil to foot.

fig 3. A harlequin set of six clear Victorian glass champagne coupes featuring varied etched motifs including starbursts and Greek key patterns.
fig 3. A Fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses

6. Etched fruiting vine pattern bowl. Plain stem and polished pontil to foot.

Dimensions given are an average. Height and width have very slight variations from glass to glass..

Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff).

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Date :- c1890.

Average height :- 11.5 cms.

Average bowl diameter :- 8.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Champagne Coupe Set to the 1890s.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230007
Dealers Internal Ref
13669
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Archive I A harlequin set of six clear Victorian glass champagne coupes featuring varied etched motifs including starbursts and Greek key patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses

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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A harlequin set of six clear Victorian glass champagne coupes featuring varied etched motifs including starbursts and Greek key patterns.
A fine Harlequin Set of 6 Victorian Champagne Glasses
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A harlequin set of six clear Victorian glass champagne coupes featuring varied etched motifs including starbursts and Greek key patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChampagne Coupes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialClear Glass, Cut Glass, Etched Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsGreek key pattern, Starburst etching, Knopped stems, Shallow circular bowl
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A harlequin set refers to a collection of glassware that shares identical overall proportions and form while featuring varied decorative surface designs, such as differing acid-etched patterns or wheel-cut motifs.

Victorian stemware was predominantly crafted from lead crystal or soda glass, shaped by hand-blowing techniques before decorative elements were applied via copper-wheel engraving or acid etching.

Authentic period pieces often feature subtle hand-finishing marks, a distinctive pontil scar or smooth ground base on the foot, slight variations in weight between individual items, and fine, precise etching or cut decoration.

These glassware pieces are effectively styled when displayed on a brass or timber drinks trolley, arranged symmetrically within a glass-fronted cabinet, or laid across a formal dining setting.

Period stemware should always be hand-washed individually in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoided from extreme temperature changes, and carefully dried with a soft lint-free cloth to prevent clouding or surface scratching.
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