Step back in time with this rare and highly collectible 19th-century hand-blown Victorian glass tankard, dating circa 1860. Crafted with exceptional skill, this antique tankard features beautifully etched fern and foliage motifs, a popular decorative theme in mid-Victorian glassware symbolizing refinement and nature’s elegance.

This authentic Victorian tankard showcases a hand-cut panelled base with fine facets and a hand-applied handle, both indicative of early glassmaking techniques before the widespread adoption of industrial molds. The tankard measures approximately 5 inches tall and has a satisfyingly weighty feel in the hand—true to its era.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Genuine Victorian antique, circa 1860
✅ Hand-blown clear glass with applied handle
✅ Delicately engraved fern motifs with scalloped rim band
✅ Panel-cut base for added brilliance and form
✅ Size: approx. 5 inches tall
✅ Condition: Good antique condition with minor age-related wear and a small chip to the foot rim (see photos)

🕰️ Historical Context:
During the Victorian era, glass engraving flourished as a decorative art. This piece likely hails from an English glasshouse such as Richardson’s, Stevens & Williams, or another Stourbridge-based maker, renowned for finely worked tableware and barware of the mid-19th century.

Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of Victorian or Georgian glassware
✔️ Antique barware and home décor enthusiasts
✔️ Museum-quality decorative display
✔️ A refined gift for lovers of English antiques

This is a rare survivor of 19th-century craftsmanship, increasingly scarce in such original condition. A genuine heirloom piece ready to be admired, displayed, or gifted.

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🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to add a true Victorian gem to your collection – buy now and own a unique piece of antique English glass history!

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