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ANTIQUE GLASS |
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We have a constantly changing stock of antique English glassware from the 18th & early 19th centuries: decanters, carafes, jugs, plain, engraved & cut, collectors' drinking glasses with baluster, air, incised & opaque twist stems, Silesian & facet-cut stems, drams, glasses for sherry & port, deceptive glasses, firing glasses, ale & champagne flutes, tumblers, rummers, goblets, tazzas, sweetmeat & jelly glasses, curiosities such as lacemaker lamps, toddy lifters, & Nailsea objects; also a selection of Venetian/Murano glass. |
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Margaret Hopkins |
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To visit our shop: on foot from the centre of Bath walk up Lansdown Road. We are on the right, just past Guinea Lane. Or, coming by car, 2 hr. parking outside. see Bath Map Usually open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Otherwise by appointment. As we live over the shop, this can easily be arranged to suit. In any case, if you are making a special trip, we advise that you contact us first. |
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The Georgian period covers the years 1714-1830, including the Regency, 1811-1820, during which the first four Georges reigned as Kings of England. During this time the English became famous for the excellence of their "glass of lead". Invented by George Ravenscroft in the late 17th century, it took over in favour from Venetian soda glass which had dominated the European market for centuries. After the short reign of William IV in the 1830s, the Victorian period runs to the early twentieth century, followed by the Edwardian. |
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If you have antique glass to sell and wish to show it to us, please contact us first to make an appointment. And don't forget to Bookmark or add this page to Favorites. We are sorry, but for legal considerations we cannot offer online opinions or valuations. So please do not send us pictures of your glass. |