On offer is a rare and beautiful antique 19th century plain stem wine glass, hand-blown and standing just under 6 inches tall. Crafted from clear glass and finished with a snapped, unpolished pontil, it embodies the simple elegance of early-to-mid Victorian tableware. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Made with care and rich in visual character, this antique wine glass serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine 19th-century hand-blown glass – early Victorian plain-stem
✅ Tall, bowl with good ring when tapped
✅ Distinct snapped pontil scar underscoring authentic 19th-century free-blown manufacture
✅ Origin: British or Western European, c.1830–1860 (typical of Georgian/Victorian transition glass)
✅ Condition: excellent antique condition with light age wear only; no chips or cracks
✅ Measurements: Height ≈ under 6 in (≈ 15 cm)
✅ A scarce survivor of everyday 19th-century dining culture — seldom found so intact

💡 STYLING TIP

Perfect for a cabinet of curiosities, a Georgian or Victorian dining display, or as a stand-alone accent on a mantel or sideboard. Pairs beautifully with other period glass or silver for an authentic 19th-century tablescape.

🎁 PERFECT FOR

✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful décor
✔️ Collectors of Georgian/Victorian antique glassware
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history lover
✔️ Display in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES

While unmarked (typical for this utilitarian form), the snapped pontil and plain stem are characteristic of early- to mid-19th-century British and Western European glasshouses. Such glasses were free-blown and cut from the pontil without polishing — a method gradually replaced after the 1860s.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Height: just under 6 in / approx. 15 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.
Important: USA buyers must now pay all customs duty at checkout — not on delivery.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS

This antique 19th century plain stem wine glass is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty, it is ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

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