What periods do these pieces come from?

The selection ranges from eighteenth-century Georgian tableware to twentieth-century art deco creations. Twentieth-century examples from the 1920s and 1930s form the largest group. Earlier pieces include Georgian bonnet glasses and cream jugs with blue rims. The majority reflect the design shifts of the interwar period.

How were these glass objects used originally?

Many served practical functions on dressing tables and dining rooms, holding powders, perfumes, sugar or cream. Others functioned purely as decorative centerpieces, vases or lighting elements. Figurative items also found places as car mascots and desk ornaments. Luxury objects often doubled as display pieces reflecting modern tastes.

How should I display moulded blue glass?

Placing pieces near natural light allows opalescent and coloured variants to catch and refract illumination. Open shelving helps showcase the tactile relief of moulded patterns. Consider positioning translucent vessels where light can pass through the cobalt or frosted surfaces. This reveals subtle variations in texture and tone.

How do I distinguish art deco pieces from older items?

Art deco items typically display stylised floral motifs, geometric symmetry and frosted or opalescent finishes. Signatures or registration numbers often appear on twentieth-century works. Georgian items tend towards simpler panel-moulded forms with deep cobalt rims or body tints. The manufacturing techniques and stylistic vocabularies clearly separate the eras.