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.

Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.

19th century

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Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Georgian Rosewood & Inlaid "Fagioli" of Clerkenwell London Mercurial Barometer

19th century

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Georgian Rosewood & Inlaid "Fagioli" of Clerkenwell London Mercurial Barometer

From S J Bean Clocks & Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Dessert Wine Jug, English, Glass, Silver Plate, Serving Ewer, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Dessert Wine Jug, English, Glass, Silver Plate, Serving Ewer, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£795

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19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug

From London City Antiques

£985

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Jug

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Small Antique Scent Bottle, English, Glass, Silver, Perfume, Hallmark, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Plated and Cut Glass Novelty Decanter in the Form of a Scottish Thistle

From Honey Tilley Antiques

£180

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Silver Mounted Glass Scent Bottle

From Beechmount Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Solid Silver Ink Stand

From Beechmount Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Pair Antique Cut Glass & Solid Silver Perfume Bottles - 1896

From Puckerings

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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.

1900 - 1920

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Oak Barometer

From Shackladys Antiques

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Gorgeous Victorian Silver Mounted Cranberry 'Penny' Scent Bottle

19th century

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A Gorgeous Victorian Silver Mounted Cranberry 'Penny' Scent Bottle

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£210

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Claret Jug with Silver Plated Mount and Unusual Face Spout

From A Brookes

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Late Victorian Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver Claret Jug

From TJR Trading

£380

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Silver Topped Cut Glass Scent Bottle

From Carse Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Superb Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Wine Decanter

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Silver Mounted Glass

Victorian Travelling/dressing Case. Circa 1880.

Georgian Rosewood & Inlaid "Fagioli" of Clerkenwell London Mercurial Barometer

Antique Dessert Wine Jug, English, Glass, Silver Plate, Serving Ewer, Victorian

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug

A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Jug

Small Antique Scent Bottle, English, Glass, Silver, Perfume, Hallmark, Victorian

Antique Silver Plated and Cut Glass Novelty Decanter in the Form of a Scottish Thistle

Silver Mounted Glass Scent Bottle

Solid Silver Ink Stand

Pair Antique Cut Glass & Solid Silver Perfume Bottles - 1896

Oak Barometer

A Gorgeous Victorian Silver Mounted Cranberry 'Penny' Scent Bottle

A Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Claret Jug with Silver Plated Mount and Unusual Face Spout

Late Victorian Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver Claret Jug

Silver Topped Cut Glass Scent Bottle

Superb Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Wine Decanter

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