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.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Early 19th Century Sutherland Glass
£ 95
Middleton's Antiques
Set of 8 Glass Wine Goblets. Rummers.
£ 135
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Lovely Pair of Victorian Etched Champagne Bowls
£ 125
Oldewundors
Bohemian Art Nouveau Wine Glass Etched Vines
£ 60
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Set of 4 1950s Scandinavian Glasses by Monica Bratt
£ 265.50
Debenham Antiques Ltd
5 Pieces of 1950s Scandinavian Red Art Glass by Monica Bratt
£ 265.50
Jeff Sims Antiques
Set of 6 Edwardian Greek Key Etched Lemonade / Water Glasses
£ 145
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Pair Victorian Hollow Stem Champagne Glasses c.1900
£ 2,025,112,703
Pair Victorian Hollow Stem Champagne Glasses c.1900
£ 2,025,112,703
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Booth Antiques
Gorgeous Pair of Cranberry Glass Wine Goblets
£ 145
William Rand Antiques
Set of Two Baccarat Harmonie Highball Glasses
£ 195
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Collection of Bristol Blue Glass plus Bowl Robbe & Berking
£ 450
Collection of Bristol Blue Glass plus Bowl Robbe & Berking
£ 450
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Jeff Sims Antiques
Fine Set of 6 Edwardian Etched Port/Sherry Glasses
£ 165
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Huge Early Cut Glass Rummer
£ 245
Jeff Sims Antiques
Handsome Early Victorian Pan Rummer
£ 135
Elmgarden Antiques
Lalique Floride Turquoise Crystal Set of 6 Whiskey
£ 1,550
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Six Val St Lambert Green Wine Glasses C1950
£ 550
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Georgian Turquise Green Wine Glass C1820
£ 49
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Rare 18th Century Balustroid Ratafia Glass C1750
£ 590
Sunnyside Antiques
Georgian Funnel Ale Glass
£ 235
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860
£ 130
Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860
£ 130
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Booth Antiques
Mid 18th Century Airtwist Cordial Glass
£ 165
Sunnyside Antiques
Cut Glass Decanter - 19th Century
£ 225
Jeff Sims Antiques
Pair of Fine Edwardian Etched Champagne Glasses
£ 125
Jeff Sims Antiques
Georgian Petal Moulded Dwarf Ale Glass
£ 75
Booth Antiques
Handsome Set of 6 Etched Whisky / Water Tumblers
£ 145
Booth Antiques
Charming Set of 6 Etched Liqueur Glasses
£ 110
Sunnyside Antiques
Drinks Glass - Advertising Whisky
£ 365
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Pair of Early Victorian Cranberry Wine Glasses
£ 155
Fedw Hir Antiques
Set of 5 Vintage Crystal Waterford Wine Glasses Beautiful Pieces
£ 150
£ 175
Antiques et Cetera
Rare Large Vintage Set of 4 Venetian Murano Hand Painted Goblets
£ 215
Antiques et Cetera
Rare Vintage Set of 4 Venetian Murano Hand Painted Wine Glasses
£ 180
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Fine DSOT Georgian Wine Glass
£ 245
Jeff Sims Antiques
Lovely Victorian Etched Spirits Tumbler
£ 110
Andrew Cox Antiques
Attractive Pair of Engraved Ale Glasses
£ 145
Jeff Sims Antiques
Lovely Small Victorian Cut Glass Bucket Rummer
£ 100
£ 1,000
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Julius Mulhaus Bohemian Glass Beaker
£ 310
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Exquisite Victorian Etched & Cut Wine Glass
£ 155
Wessex House Antiques
Regency Facet Cut Port Glass c.1825
£ 48
