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Victorian Purple Pressed Glass Celery Vase – Moulded Pedestal Form (8″)

£ 25.00

Categories:

Victorian Purple Pressed Glass Celery Vase – Moulded Pedestal Form (8″)

£ 25.00

On offer is a charming Victorian moulded glass celery vase, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, and crafted in an enchanting shade of soft amethyst purple.

This elegant piece features a classic pressed glass design with a flared, ruffled rim, star and diamond motifs, and a deeply moulded pedestal base with vertical fluting. Standing at 8 inches tall, it’s a generous, sculptural form — ideal for display or practical use.

Celery vases like this were once a mark of social refinement at the Victorian table, proudly used to serve stalks of celery — then considered a delicacy.

📌 Key Features:

✅ Late Victorian / Edwardian era pressed glass, c. 1880–1910
✅ Beautiful pale purple / amethyst tone – uncommon and highly collectible
✅ Classic diamond point and starburst motif with ruffled rim
✅ Raised pedestal base with fluted detailing
✅ Size: 8 inches tall – perfect as a vase or collector’s shelf piece
✅ Condition: Excellent antique condition, no chips or cracks visible
✅ Shown next to clear glass and soda can for scale and color clarity

💡 Styling Tip:
Use this vase to hold cut flowers, tall dessert spoons, or as a standalone table centrepiece. The soft purple tint glows beautifully in natural light and adds antique elegance to dressers or display cabinets.

🎁 Perfect For:

✔️ Antique glass collectors
✔️ Victorian tableware enthusiasts
✔️ Romantic, vintage-style interiors
✔️ Elegant yet functional display

🔍 Provenance / Notes:
Purple-tinted pressed glass became increasingly popular in the late Victorian period, often caused by natural manganese content in the glass reacting to sunlight over decades — giving this vase its signature hue.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance. Final shipping costs are visible at checkout — we believe in no surprises.

This is more than a vase — it’s a window into domestic Victorian elegance, with timeless charm and a feminine, decorative touch.

📌 Add this beautiful antique to your collection — these don’t come around often in this condition and color.

stock code 130625

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