Categories: Glass
Victorian Cut Glass Sweetmeat Dish – Grey Tone with Gadget Tool Mark, c.19th Century
£ 20.00
Categories: Glass
Victorian Cut Glass Sweetmeat Dish – Grey Tone with Gadget Tool Mark, c.19th Century
£ 20.00
On offer is a charming Victorian sweetmeat or dessert glass, dating to the mid to late 19th century. This fine example of early pressed and cut tableware features a shallow bowl with a low pedestal foot and a subtly grey tone characteristic of period glassmaking.
The sides are decorated with a classic geometric cut pattern, and the base shows a clear gadget tool mark — a hallmark of Victorian glass production, where the stem was finished by gripping with a tool during manufacture.
📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Original 19th-century Victorian table glass
✅ Traditional cut decoration – with repeating diamond and oval motifs
✅ Subtle grey tone – typical of antique soda-lime glass
✅ Clear gadget tool mark to the base – a sign of hand-finishing
✅ Condition: Very good antique condition – no chips or cracks; minor wear as expected
✅ Dimensions: Height 110 mm / 4.3 in, Diameter 120 mm / 4.7 in
✅ Versatile use – ideal for display or functional serving
💡 STYLING TIP
Perfect as a compote, for nuts or sweets on a festive table, or to hold trinkets in a traditional setting. Pairs beautifully with other Victorian or Georgian glass.
🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of antique British glassware
✔️ Period interior styling and historical displays
✔️ Thoughtful gift for lovers of 19th-century design
✔️ Use in antique dessert settings or sideboards
🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Likely English in origin, this sweetmeat dish represents everyday Victorian luxury — when even small table items were crafted with care. The cut decoration and tool marks show the transition from handmade to semi-industrial production, typical of glassware from 1850–1890.
📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Height: 110 mm / 4.3 inches
• Diameter: 120 mm / 4.7 inches
• Weight: Approx. 300–400 g
📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a glass dish — it’s a tactile connection to Victorian dining culture, made in an era where everyday items bore the marks of skilled craftsmanship. A fine addition to any collection.
stock code 260625
1 in stock
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