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.
Campbell Vintage
Set of Three Murano Style Tazza Glasses
£ 420
Booth Antiques
Lovely Pair of Victorian Cut Sherry/port Glasses
£ 55
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Georgian Ratafia Dsot Glass
£ 290
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Murano Salviati Zanfirico Glasses
£ 275
£ 55
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Rare 18th Century Liege Wine Glass c.1725
£ 475
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18th Century Georgian Engraved Ale Glass c.1780
£ 45
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Victorian Enamelled Glass Tumbler c.1880
£ 95
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Six Cranberry Tea Glass Tumblers in Silver Plated Holders c.1910
£ 190
Six Cranberry Tea Glass Tumblers in Silver Plated Holders c.1910
£ 190
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Red Bus Art
Antique Set of 5 Triangular Drinking Glasses
£ 195
Jeff Sims Antiques
Very Large Pair of Good Quality Whisky Tumblers
£ 185
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Georgian Plain Stem Ale Glass c.1740
£ 135
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Fine Georgian Naive Etched Rummer
£ 135
Jeff Sims Antiques
Lovely Pair of Edwardian Etched Water Glasses
£ 85
The Antique Warehouse
Drinking Glass Set: Rare Set of 6 x Handblown Drinking Glasses with Don Quixote Theme
£ 75
Drinking Glass Set: Rare Set of 6 x Handblown Drinking Glasses with Don Quixote Theme
£ 75
The Antique Warehouse
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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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Georgian Balustroid Ale Glass C1800
£ 55
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Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass C1780
£ 55
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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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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
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
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18th Century Georgian Air Twist Ale Glass c.1750
£ 280
Sunnyside Antiques
English Georgian Baluster Wine Glass
£ 1,650
£ 110
Sunnyside Antiques
Antique Ale Flute Glass
£ 160