What is Bristol blue glass?

Bristol blue glass is a distinct type of deep cobalt-tinted glassware historically produced in English manufacturing centres. The intense colour comes from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass batch. This material was utilised for a broad range of domestic and commercial items, including table decanters, finger bowls and apothecary bottles throughout the nineteenth century.

Were these pieces used daily?

Many of these cobalt blue items served practical functions in nineteenth-century homes, from holding mustard and salt at the dining table to storing dry goods in chemists' shops. Decanters held rum and other spirits, while scent bottles accompanied ladies on their travels. Over time, the durable nature of thick glass allowed these functional items to survive as decorative display objects in modern collections.

How should I clean antique glass?

Antique glass requires gentle handling, particularly pieces featuring delicate hand-gilding, enamel work or fitted metal mounts like silver rims and chatelaine caps. Lukewarm water and mild soap are generally sufficient for removing dust without damaging the surface. Submerging items with metal components or paper labels should be avoided to prevent corrosion or detachment of the historic elements.

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Victorian cobalt blue glass brings deep, rich colour and striking craftsmanship to any interior through pieces made for the table, the dressing room and the apothecary.

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Boxed Set Antique English Sterling Silver Open Salts & Spoons - 1881

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