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Not just glass

Collectors' Curiosities

Many domestic and commercial items were made from glass, some more recognisable than others - e.g., lacemaker lamps & globes, friggers, patty pans, toddy lifters, stirrup cups & Nailsea objects.

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Rare 19th century pressed glass plate commemorating Sir Moses Montefiore, 1st Baronet (1784 - 1885), eminent financier, philanthropist.
10 1/2"/27cm. dia.
SR391
SOLD

'50s/'60s Finnish mould-blown vase in clear & amber glass made by HUMPPILA (with partial paper sticker still in place) & signed by Tauno Wirkkala, Tapio's brother.
9"/23cm. dia., 4 3/4"/12cm. h. appr.
GD122c
SOLD

Intriguing Georgian hand-blown glass bottle with old Sheffield Plate stopper & oblong case to fit. Late 18th century (- after 1784, as maker's mark on lid).
7"/18cm. h. in case.

GD637
Price Ł120

Pair of small 19th century Bristol blue bells with clear glass handles. One handle wonky in the making.
8 1/4"/21cm. h.

GD289
Price Ł95

Georgian panel-cut toddy lifter with single finger-ring.
Early 19th century. 6"/15cm.

GD565
Price Ł125

Rare to find tiny Georgian posy vase in opaque white glass enamelled with rose (rubbed), folded rims to lip & stand.
Late 18th century. 2 5/8"/6.5cm. h.

GC881
Price Ł45

Tiny 19th century acorn bulb vase.
3 1/4"/8cm. h.

GD657
SOLD

Pair of mallet-shaped Georgian toddy lifters, with panel-cut shoulders & single neck-ring finger-rests.
c. 1800. 4 1/2"/11.5cm.

GC705
Price Ł240

Georgian toddy lifter with plain neck & single finger hold, panel-cut shoulders on mallet-shaped bowl.
c. 1800. 6 1/2"/16.5cm.

GD603
Price Ł120

Mid 20th century Scandinavian clear glass elliptical globe with red interior, not signed, but Orrefors style.
c. 1950s-60s. 11"/28cm. dia.
GD90
SOLD

Georgian opaline bowl on hollow knopped stem & domed folded foot.
Late 18th century. 4 1/4"/11cm. h.

GD258
Price Ł95

Mid 20th century heavy frosted glass cylindrical vase, Swedish style.
7 1/2"/19cm. h. Pale marks up one side (hence price)

GD91
Price Ł45

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