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$140.00Blenko Art Glass Plates Made for Williamsburg Colony in Hand Formed Glass
Big Blenko Art Glass plates hand-made exactly as they were made in 17th Century Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A. They measure approximately 11 3/4″ round. The size varies slightly because they were hand-formed.
In the early 1920’s, Williamsburg historians recreated the ‘Williamsburg Colony’ in the city as a tourist attraction. They outfitted the colony with exact reproductions of items used by the early American settlers. Blenko glass received the first glassware contract, and later the contract was given to Leerdam, a Dutch glassworks.
The Blenko Art Glass plates have no chips or cracks. They are in original condition. The rim is folded under. The pontil marks have been ground rough, and the glass is peppered with trapped bubbles and furnace inclusions, just like you’d see in early American glass.
Blenko collectors know that much of Blenko’s ‘colorless’ glass has a very light tint of blue, especially when viewed under bright light. One plate shows a strong stain of blue in the center, one has less blue.
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$160.00Victorian glass decanter in emerald green with hand-applied enamel decor. Large Handled jug with original stopper.
Antique decanter with enamel decor, probably of Bohemian (French or Czech) or could be English origin. It is hand-signed in gold on the base with a notched cursive L followed by a floating dot. Victorian Era or older.
To this date, we have not identified the “L” signature and we find that very odd! Perhaps it is not an “L”? We have another very old decanter and goblet signed the same, click here to view. If anyone can help with the ID, please email retroartglass@retroartglass.com .
The stopper is hand-formed and hollow with two intentional teardrop bubbles. The pontil scar is rough ground and inverted. The vessel was hand-blown from optic mold. The base of the decanter has optic panels. The handle was drawn by hand, crimped by tool and applied to the vessel. Stopper insert and neck are ground to fit. Original stopper.
The decanter base does not have calcium deposit damage. In image 7 (showing the rough pontil), notice the interior looks dirty. This is due to the reflections of the air bubbles trapped within the glass, the enamel decor showing through, and the remnants of a base protector. A fine layer of dust inside the vessel base can be seen. This dust, and the remnants of the base protector will be removed. No chips, no cracks. The hand-applied floral decor shows wear with about 90% of the enamel still present.
Large antique emerald green decanter measures 13″ tall with stopper.
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Small crystal ball stopper will fit smaller decanters, cruets, jugs and perfume bottles.
Made of solid glass with a few trapped air bubbles in the ball. In excellent condition.
Use the measurements shown in the image to determine if this small crystal ball stopper will fit your container.
To determine if your stopper will fit your bottle:
Replacing missing stoppers is tricky. A good fit is essential. The measurements must match perfectly to the bottle neck opening in order to seal the air out and sit upright (without wiggling). Replaced stoppers are referred to as “married”, meaning the stopper is not original to the bottle.
- Measure the inner diameter of bottle neck opening. Use a soft tape measure to determine the width of the top opening. Measure the open space only, between the bottle neck opening. Do not include the glass rim of the bottle neck.
- The stopper’s ‘insert top’ (see image with measurements) should match the inner diameter (width) of the bottle neck opening exactly or just very slightly smaller. You can use your soft measuring tape to encircle the inner top opening to obtain the circumference.
- Most decanter bottle necks taper slightly down toward the vessel, resulting in a smaller neck measurement than the bottle neck opening. You should know the length of the insert. The insert is the portion of the stopper that enters the bottle neck opening.
- Take the measurement of the stopper’s insert length, from base to top of insert, and use your soft tape measure to determine where the stopper base will rest in your bottle neck. The stopper’s ‘insert base’ should measure exactly or just very slightly smaller than the measurement of the area of the bottle neck where it will rest when inserted.
Most stoppers made for the decanters from the past have a ground area encircling the stopper base. These stoppers have been ‘ground to fit’ by the maker for the exact bottle they were made for. If you know how to grind glass, or know someone who does, you can have your stopper altered to fit your bottle. This can be done only with stopper inserts that are slightly larger than the bottle neck.
Trying to get a perfect ‘marriage’ between a vintage glass decanter and replacement stopper is not easy. Often, even when the measurements match up, the stopper will tend to lean or wiggle. If your decanter is for decor purposes only, and you do not plan on using it as a decanter, you can put a small blob of putty or wax on the inner neck of the bottle to stabilize the stopper.
Click here to view all the marriageable stoppers available at Retro Art Glass.
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$75.00Early American style Jamestown Glass handled jug in bubbly glass with applied seal.
This old Jamestown Glass jug is a vintage reproduction of antique Early American glass made during the medieval revival of the 1960’s. It was heated at the furnace, blown by mouth and finished by hand with applied lip, handle and seal…just like glass makers did in the early days of American colonization.
The jug is full-size, just like you’d see on the American settlers tables or bars. Label still attached, reads – Hand Blown at Jamestown, VA. – The specialty ‘Jamestown’ line has been associated with Blenko Art Glass. Blenko created the line with inspiration provided by the early American Jamestown Glasshouse.
Loaded with bubbles, from extra tiny to long and stretched, as glass from early wood-burning furnaces have. Inverted soft pontil mark. Applied handle, lip and seal. The round disc on the front is a seal. Seals were often applied on glass made in America’s very early years.
Big jug is in excellent condition. Perfect for serving your home-made Sangria, etc. Beautiful sitting in a large window sill. Makes a great vase too. Measures 8.25″ tall and 5.5″ at widest. Weighs 2.5 lbs.
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$425.00Antique enameled glass decanter and Goblet Signed L.
Well-preserved antique Bohemian glass hand-blown decanter and goblet with enamel decor . Very rare. Very old.
This antique decanter set is probably of Bohemian origin, possibly Joseph Lobmeyr or his son Ludwig (Vienna, Austria) . It is signed in gold with a notched cursive L preceded by a floating dot and followed by a period on the base of the decanter. May be of English origin, as the exact style of palm fan decor on these items match that used by Thomas Webb in the 1870’s. Victorian Era or older…has a Renaissance look to it.
To this date, we have not identified the “L” signature and we find that very odd! Perhaps it is not an “L”? If anyone can help with the ID, please email retroartglass@retroartglass.com. We have another antique decanter in emerald green with the “L”? makers mark, click here to view.
Heavy hand-painted enamel decor of drapes, dots and fans/palms of Islamic inspiration. The thick, bright orange, yellow and white enamel decor is absolutely perfect, 100%, no damage, no wear.
The translucent glass is light amethyst. The very faint purple tint to the glass may be the intention of the artist, but most likely due to a “sun purple” effect which would develop naturally over the decades. The glass glows light neon green under black light.
The hollow stopper (original to bottle), neck, hollow base and goblet stem are in gold luster. The luster shows some wear, some pinholes, some areas of lightening, but is 95% present. Great condition for its age. The small wine glass did not receive it’s final grinding on the outer foot edge, making the rim around the foot rough, not chipped. Fired polished rims are slightly uneven, expected from old hand-blown glass. The pontil scar is rough ground.
The decanter’s inner hollow base has some residue that will come out with further detailing. The glass has NO hazing or calcium deposits. No chips, no cracks.
Large decanter measures 11.5″ tall with stopper. Stemmed goblet is 4″ tall. Stopper and decanter neck are ground to fit. Stopper is hollow. Exceptional.
Victorian Glass Decanter Large with Handle, Stopper, Enamel Decor, Signed L.
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Pinched Decanter Vintage Danish Glass in Old World Style with Spout and Draped Pewter Decor
Pinched decanter made of dark green glass with pewter pouring spouts, draped collar and stopper. Marked on pewter rim “Danish Silversmiths” and impressed on the base “Denmark”.
These fascinating decanters were produced in the 1960’s when old world decor in the fashion of Henry VIII was in style. Back in the days of the Henry VIII, glass was rare and usually brown or green. Pewter was the metal of choice.
Stands 10.5″ tall and 5″ wide on three sides. Beneath the pewter stopper head, new cork was inserted. This decanter’s original cork has long since deteriorated has been replaced with a vintage cork.
In very good condition. Clean inside and out. Pewter has aged and shows heavy atmosphere damage. Still looks great though. This three-spout style is rare.
We have five of this style decanter. Click here to view all Old World Decanters in the Scandinavian Glass section.
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$50.00Vintage Old World Style Pinched Decanter Made in Denmark with Grape Collar
Pinched decanter made of dark green glass with pewter grape cluster collar and stopper.
These fascinating decanters were produced in the 1960’s when old world decor in the fashion of Henry VIII was in style. Back in the days of the Henry VIII, glass was rare and usually brown or green. Pewter was the metal of choice.
Stands 10.5″ tall and 5″ wide on three sides. Beneath the pewter stopper head, cork was inserted. This decanter’s original cork has long since deteriorated has been replaced with a vintage cork.
In good condition. Clean inside and out. Pewter has a good deal of atmosphere wear, showing uneven areas.
We have five of this style decanter. Usable, add your favorite booze. Great decor for your bar! Click here to view all Old World Decanters in the Scandinavian Glass section.
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$60.00Vintage Danish Glass Decanter with Pewter Collar
Pinched Danish glass decanter made of dark avocado green glass with pewter Art Nouveau style collar and stopper. Vintage Danish Glass Decanter with Pewter Collar. Marked ‘Made in Denmark on the opening rim.
These fascinating decanters were produced in the 1960’s when old world decor in the fashion of Henry VIII was in style. Back in the days of the Henry VIII, glass was rare and usually brown or green. Pewter was the metal of choice.
Stands 10.5″ tall and 5″ wide on three sides. Beneath the pewter stopper head, cork was inserted. This decanter’s original cork has long since deteriorated has been replaced with a vintage cork.
In very good condition. Clean inside and out. Pewter has a bit of atmosphere wear.
We have five of this style decanter. Usable, add your favorite booze. Great decor for your bar! Click here to view all Old World Decanters in the Scandinavian Glass section.
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$45.00Vintage Old World Style Pinched Decanter Made in Denmark Art Nouveau Collar
Pinched decanter made of dark avocado green glass with pewter Art Nouveau style collar and stopper. Marked on pewter rim “Made in Denmark”.
These fascinating decanters were produced in the 1960’s when old world decor in the fashion of Henry VIII was in style. Back in the days of the Henry VIII, glass was rare and usually brown or green. Pewter was the metal of choice.
Stands 10.5″ tall and 5″ wide on three sides. Beneath the pewter stopper head, cork was inserted. This decanter’s original cork has long since deteriorated has been replaced with a vintage cork.
In very good condition. Clean inside and out. Usable, fill with your favorite booze. The pewter has a nice even patina throughout.
We have five of this style decanter. Great for bar decor. Click here to view all Old World Decanters in the Scandinavian Glass section.
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$45.00Vintage Danish Glass and Pewter Old World Style Pinched Decanter Grape Collar
Vintage Danish glass pinched decanter made of dark avocado green glass with pewter grape cluster collar and stopper. Marked on pewter grape decor collar: “Pewter Made in Denmark”.
These fascinating decanters were produced in the 1960’s when old world decor in the fashion of Henry VIII was in style. Back in the days of the Henry VIII, glass was rare and usually brown or green. Pewter was the metal of choice.
Stands 10.5″ tall and 5″ wide on three sides. Beneath the pewter stopper head, cork was inserted. This decanter retains its original cork.
In perfect condition. Clean inside and out. Usable, add your favorite booze. Pewter has a nice, dark even patina. The grape decor collar is perfect.
We have five decanters like this with various collar designs. Great bar decor. Click here to view all Old World Decanters in the Scandinavian Glass section.
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$195.00Set of Four Large Antique Ale Glasses with Wrythen Decor
Antique ale glasses blown from a wrythen mold, circa 18th century , probably English made. The decor can be described as wrythen, blown from mold and hand twisted, or it can be described as ‘petal mold’, or mould as they would say in England.
Large antique ale glasses set of FOUR date to the Edwardian period, late 1700’s to early 1800’s. Exceptional find. No chips or cracks. No discoloring or liquid stains. Very heavy bottom-wear indicative of very old age.
Hand blown from mold. The flutes at the base of the vessel are called Wrythen. Also called Petal Molded. Thick glass. Each weigh 1 lb. Tall antique ale glasses measure approx. 6.25″ tall, 2.75″ wide rim, 3″ wide foot. Note the foot is wider than the rim. Measurements on each vary slightly. Foot and stem are applied (made separately, then attached to vessel). Trapped air bubbles, tool marks and cooling lines are present.
Image 9 is a Black light shot, showing one of these goblets with two EAPC goblets. All react greenish/yellow with manganese content. The small crystal (always reflect purple) items between the goblets are there to show the reaction differences.