Despite their humble nature, Antique drinking glasses have quite rightly fascinated collectors for decades. As the dining ritual grew during the 18th Century so too did the consumption of drinks to sip alongside it. Soon uniquely shaped glasses were being devised for each type from wine to spirits and each with a pleasing balanced weight when held. Since these drinks were themselves displays of status so expert glass blowers and engravers began to decorate their glasses with ever more beautiful results. From impressive air-twist stems to fine exterior designs there is much to admire and love about antique drinking glasses.
By the 20th Century more modernist and novel forms of design were being applied to glasses, some more unusual than others. Whatever form you prefer, the great thing about antique and vintage glasses today for any collector is the ability to use them as well. There really is nothing so pleasing as sipping sherry from an 18th or 19th Century glass.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of antique and vintage drinking glasses for all your needs.
The Antique Warehouse
Drinking Glass Set: Rare Set of 6 x Handblown Drinking Glasses with Don Quixote Theme
£ 90
Drinking Glass Set: Rare Set of 6 x Handblown Drinking Glasses with Don Quixote Theme
£ 90
The Antique Warehouse
The Antique Warehouse
Glass Jug: Classic Art Deco Period Glass Jug, 3x Glasses and Mixing Spoon
£ 90
Glass Jug: Classic Art Deco Period Glass Jug, 3x Glasses and Mixing Spoon
£ 90
The Antique Warehouse
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Antique Engraved 18th Century Georgian Ale Glass c.1750
£ 69
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Six Victorian Peacock Blue Glass Tumblers c.1880
£ 129
Jeff Sims Antiques
Fine Pair of 18th Century Etched Ale Glasses
£ 210
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Antique Decanter & Liqueur Glass Set
£ 325
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Victorian Mixed Twist And Air Twist Wine Glass Collection
£ 550
Victorian Mixed Twist And Air Twist Wine Glass Collection
£ 550
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Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Georgian Balustroid Ale Glass C1800
£ 55
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Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass C1780
£ 55
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Georgian Pan Top Glass Rummer C1820
£ 75
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19th Century Anglo Irish Star Of David Engraved Glass Rummer C1820
£ 125
19th Century Anglo Irish Star Of David Engraved Glass Rummer C1820
£ 125
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Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Antique Engraved 18th Century Georgian Ale Glass c.1750
£ 69
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Victorian Silver & Glass Half Pint Mug
£ 145
Booth Antiques
A Charming Bedside Milk and Biscuit Set
£ 65
G2 Trading
Moser Splendid Water Glasses x 2
£ 300
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19th Century Engraved Glass Tankard c.1890
£ 75
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Four Art Nouveau French St Louis Air Twist Hock Wine Glasses C1900
£ 480
Four Art Nouveau French St Louis Air Twist Hock Wine Glasses C1900
£ 480
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£ 350
£ 350
£ 400
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
18th Century Sweetmeat Glass
£ 210
£ 125
Jeff Sims Antiques
Set of 6 Edwardian Greek Key Pattern Water / Lemonade Glasses
£ 145
Art - Antiques - Deco
Engraved Ancient Foliage Baccarat Glasses - Set of 41 Glasses
£ 4,550
London City Antiques
Unusual Large Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Engraved Glasses
£ 480
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Collection of Six Antique Glasses
£ 165
£ 225
Sunnyside Antiques
English Georgian Baluster Wine Glass
£ 1,650
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18th Century Georgian Air Twist Ale Glass c.1750
£ 280
Sunnyside Antiques
Antique Ale Flute Glass
£ 160
£ 210
Sunnyside Antiques
Whisky Glass - Vintage Advertising
£ 78
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Pair of Bohemian Engraved & Gilded Glass Tmblers c.1850
£ 240
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
18th Century Continental Drinking Glass
£ 270
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Etched Glass Tankard
£ 245
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Pair Antique Victorian Ale Glasses C1850
£ 110
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Six Edwardian Bristol Blue Glass Rummers C1910
£ 270
Beresford Antiques Ltd
10 Waterford Crystal Hand Cut Kenmare Wine Glasses
£ 295
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Fine Collection of 1930s Riihimaki Savoy Vine Etched Glasses
£ 995
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Four Grape & Vine Wine Glasses
£ 295