Nailsea Cranberry and White Venetian Thread Biscuit Barrel, Silver Plate Lid

Nailsea Cranberry and White Venetian Thread Biscuit Barrel, Silver Plate Lid

$450.00
Sale price  $450.00 Regular price 
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Nailsea Cranberry and White Venetian Thread Biscuit Barrel, Silver Plate Lid

Nailsea Cranberry and White Venetian Thread Biscuit Barrel, Silver Plate Lid

$450.00
Sale price  $450.00 Regular price 

A stunning example of Victorian decorative glass, this Nailsea Venetian thread biscuit barrel features the signature looped and trailed decoration in rich cranberry and white that made Nailsea glass legendary among collectors, crowned with its original silver plate lid.

Biscuit barrels were a staple of the Victorian table, used to store and display fine biscuits and confections. This piece is a product of the Nailsea Crown and Bottle Glassworks, founded in 1788 near Bristol, England โ€” one of the most celebrated regional glasshouses of the era, known for its distinctive folk glass traditions and vibrant color work.

Specifications:

  • Origin: Nailsea, near Bristol, England
  • Manufacturer: Nailsea Crown and Bottle Glassworks, est. 1788
  • Period: Late 19th Century
  • Colors: Cranberry and white Venetian thread decoration
  • Lid: Original silver plate
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W ร— 5" H
  • Weight: 1.5 lbs
  • Condition: Antique โ€” please review photos carefully
  • Ships insured

All orders are fully insured and shipped with signature confirmation for your peace of mind.

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