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.
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Rare Pair of Victorian Amber Dimpled Glass Tankards c.1880
£ 80
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Rare Stevens & Williams 'Cracked Ice Cut' Green Glass Liqueur Jug Set with Silver Rims c.1894
£ 250
Rare Stevens & Williams 'Cracked Ice Cut' Green Glass Liqueur Jug Set with Silver Rims c.1894
£ 250
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Vintage Whitefriars Golden Amber Glass Decanter & Four Tumblers 1940-1950
£ 120
Vintage Whitefriars Golden Amber Glass Decanter & Four Tumblers 1940-1950
£ 120
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Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
10 Pan Top Grape & Vine Wine Glasses
£ 465
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
18th Century Spiral Twist Wine Glass
£ 265
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Pair of Georgian Peacock Blue Wine Glasses c.1820
£ 95
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Rare Georgian Opaque Twist Undersewn Firing Glass C1760
£ 290
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19th Century "Last Drop" Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1860
£ 220
19th Century "Last Drop" Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1860
£ 220
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Georgian Opaque Twist Lynn Wine Glass C1760
£ 690
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Six Vintage Engraved Stuart Crystal Sherry Glasses C1950
£ 95
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Six Vintage Engraved Stuart Crystal Champagne Glasses C1950
£ 175
Six Vintage Engraved Stuart Crystal Champagne Glasses C1950
£ 175
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Six Vintage Engraved Stuart Crystal Port Glasses C1950
£ 130
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Pair of Small Etched Cocktail Glasses
£ 75
Sunnyside Antiques
Antique Advertising Glass
£ 38
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Decanters with Twelve Cranberry Glass Wine Glasses
£ 545
Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Decanters with Twelve Cranberry Glass Wine Glasses
£ 545
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Pair of Georgian Gin Glasses
£ 220
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18th Century Balustrid Port or Gin Glass c1760
£ 65
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Pair 19th Century Green Wine Glasses With Hammer Moulded Bowls C1850
£ 90
Pair 19th Century Green Wine Glasses With Hammer Moulded Bowls C1850
£ 90
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Jeff Sims Antiques
A Stunning Pair Of Victorian Cut & Etched Champagne Flutes
£ 145
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Georgian Air Twist Cordial Glass
£ 295
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Handsome Pair of Victorian Cut Glass Whisky Tumblers
£ 165
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Antique Georgian 18th Century Facet Cut Wine Glass with Hexagonal Foot C1780
£ 130
Antique Georgian 18th Century Facet Cut Wine Glass with Hexagonal Foot C1780
£ 130
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Georgian Facet Cut Wine Glass with Folded Foot C1760
£ 120
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Victorian Engraved Coin Glass Goblet C1861
£ 320
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Georgian Plain Stem Gin Glass C1730-40
£ 130
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Georgian Engraved Lemon Squeezer Glass Rummer C1800
£ 90
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Georgian Champagne Flute Glass C1790-1800
£ 58
Jo Brayshaw
Stunning Pair of Rummers. C1880
£ 195
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Beakers
£ 425
Bridport Antiques
Seven Wine Glasses
£ 59
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Georgian Glass Opaque Twist Ale c.1760
£ 230
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Six Victorian Port Glasses
£ 185
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Georgian Small Naive Etched Rummer
£ 125
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Georgian Wine Glass with Firing Foot C1790
£ 140
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Large Georgian Facet Cut Glass Goblet C1780
£ 450
Jeff Sims Antiques
Lovely Pair of 18th Century Dwarf Ale Glasses
£ 225
Neville Platt Antiques
Late 19th Century Victorian Rummer or Ale Glass
£ 35
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Pair Georgian Engraved Lemon Squeezer Glass Rummers C1800
£ 180
Pair Georgian Engraved Lemon Squeezer Glass Rummers C1800
£ 180
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Antique Georgian Ale Glass C1810
£ 35
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Six Antique Stevens & Williams Cut Wine Glass C1900
£ 450