Exhibit Antiques has dated these Peacock Blue Wine Glasses to the Georgian era.
A very fine pair of early 19th century Peacock Blue wine glasses, dating to c1810.
They stand on high conical feet with extensive hand-applied spiral coil trailing.
Historical Context
Peacock Blue is a distinctive blue-green colour particularly associated with English glassmaking during the Napoleonic period.
During the late 18th century, British glassmakers relied heavily on cobalt imported from Saxony in Germany to produce the rich, deep blue glass commonly known as Bristol Blue.
However, the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815), and particularly the Continental Blockade introduced in 1806, severely disrupted the supply of cobalt to Britain.
This shortage encouraged glassmakers to explore alternative colouring methods and is believed to have contributed to the increased use of lighter blue-green shades, including Peacock Blue, during the early 19th century.
These are rare glasses and wonderful examples from the period...the last example we had in this form and colour was in 2020.
Date & Origin
England, c1810, Period of King George III
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 cm
Rim diameter: 5.6 cm
Foot diameter: 6.8 cm
Weight: 342 grams for the pair
Exhibit Antiques has dated these Peacock Blue Wine Glasses to the Georgian era.
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Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Peacock Blue Wine Glasses C1810
