What is victorian silver mounted glass?

These items are nineteenth-century domestic and personal objects that combine blown or cut glass bodies with sterling silver or silver plate mounts. They range from large dining table decanters and claret jugs to small vanity scent bottles. The silver components often bear official hallmarks, allowing collectors to identify the assay office and production year while the glass showcases various nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

How were these glass and silver pieces used?

Victorian households utilised these vessels primarily for serving beverages, storing dry goods, or holding perfumes and cosmetics. Decanters and claret jugs graced the dining table, while scent bottles and trinket jars rested on dressing tables. Their dual construction allowed owners to enjoy the decorative qualities of coloured or cut glass alongside the durability and status of solid silver.

How do I clean silver mounted glass?

Clean the glass body with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, taking care to avoid harsh abrasives that might scratch the surface. Polish the silver mounts gently with a dedicated silver cloth, keeping polishes away from the glass. Submerging antique pieces in liquid chemical dips can damage cement adhesives used in older mounts or tarnish exposed metal unevenly.

How can I tell the date of a piece?

Examine the silver mounts for stamped hallmarks, which typically include a date letter corresponding to a specific assay office register. These marks provide a reliable chronological anchor for the metalwork. Stylistic cues in the glass cutting, colour preferences, and mounting design offer additional context for narrowing down the production period.

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These robust and elegant pieces of victorian silver mounted glass bring tactile weight and rich colour to any room.

Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug

19th century

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Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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19th century

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Fantastic Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Mother of Pearl Inlaid Barometer

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£865

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Pepper Grinder - 1896

19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Pepper Grinder - 1896

From S & A Marsh

£295

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Victorian Silver Mounted Spirit Flask Birmingham 1881

19th century

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Victorian Silver Mounted Spirit Flask Birmingham 1881

From Aramis Antiques

£295

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Fabulous Antique Mappin & Webb Lemonade Jug with Ice Tube – Circa 1880

19th century

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Fabulous Antique Mappin & Webb Lemonade Jug with Ice Tube – Circa 1880

From Kingsdown Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Oak Tantalus

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£575

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Tantalus and Games Compendium

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£650

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19th century

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Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass Claret Jug

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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19th century

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Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£225

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19th century

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A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Egg Scent Bottle

From Jeff Sims Antiques

£295

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Several scent bottles incorporate hidden compartments and double-ended stoppers, designed for owners who wished to carry two different perfumes simultaneously.

1920 - 1940

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Silver and Crystal Hip Flask

From Sturmans Antiques

£290

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1900 - 1920

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Good Pair of Antique Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jugs

From John Howkins Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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A Superb Edwardian Silver Mounted Cranberry Glass Icicle Scent Bottle

From Jeff Sims Antiques

£285

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Lovely Antique Victorian Silver-plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – Circa 1880

From Kingsdown Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Biscuit Barrel

1900 - 1920

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Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Biscuit Barrel

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£365

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Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug London 1894

19th century

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Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug London 1894

From Aramis Antiques

£695

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Victorian Silver Mounted Glass

Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug

Fantastic Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Mother of Pearl Inlaid Barometer

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Pepper Grinder - 1896

Victorian Silver Mounted Spirit Flask Birmingham 1881

Fabulous Antique Mappin & Webb Lemonade Jug with Ice Tube – Circa 1880

Quality Antique Victorian Oak Tantalus

Edwardian Tantalus and Games Compendium

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass Claret Jug

Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Egg Scent Bottle

Silver and Crystal Hip Flask

Good Pair of Antique Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jugs

A Superb Edwardian Silver Mounted Cranberry Glass Icicle Scent Bottle

Lovely Antique Victorian Silver-plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – Circa 1880

Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Biscuit Barrel

Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug London 1894

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