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.
Jeff Sims Antiques
Superb Pair of Late Victorian Etched Glass Rummers
£ 165
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Set Of 8 Victorian Cut Stem Green Wine Glasses
£ 175
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Handsome And Substantial Georgian Pan Rummer
£ 155
Jeff Sims Antiques
Fine Early Victorian Cut Dwarf Ale Glass
£ 75
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Late 18th Century Etched Gin Glass
£ 110
Jeff Sims Antiques
Lovely 18th Century Wrythen Dwarf Ale Glass
£ 89
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Pair of Georgian Somerset Wrythen Ale Glasses c.1780
£ 120
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Edwardian Engraved Glass Tankard c.1910
£ 180
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Georgian Full Wrythen Ale Glass c.1780
£ 85
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Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass c.1800
£ 69
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Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass c.1780
£ 65
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Victorian Gilded & Enamelled Ale Glass c.1880
£ 130
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19th Century Bohemian Engraved Glass Tumbler c.1840
£ 290
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Pair of Victorian Masonic Engraved Wine or Firing Glasses c.1880
£ 290
Pair of Victorian Masonic Engraved Wine or Firing Glasses c.1880
£ 290
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Georgian Plain Stem Ale Glass c.1740
£ 95
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Rare Pair of Georgian Emerald Green Ale Glasses c.1820
£ 140
Jeff Sims Antiques
Pair of Victorian Teardrop Stem Sherry Glasses
£ 55
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Delightful Lady's Small Whisky Glass
£ 35
Jeff Sims Antiques
Walsh Walsh Port Glass and Sherry Glass
£ 65
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Cut Glass Champagne Flutes
£ 135
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
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A Fine Georgian Naive Etched Rummer
£ 135
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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
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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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