Nailsea Bright Blue & Citron Float Bowl Set

A luminous pairing of color and graceful form, this antique Nailsea float bowl set brings together vivid bright blue and radiant citron. The blue bowl's pinched rim lends a sculptural accent, while the citron bowl's ruffled edge introduces a softer, flowing silhouette. Together, the contrasting colors and complementary contours create an elegant display for a cabinet, tabletop, or thoughtfully arranged glass collection.

Offered together as a two-piece set, these bowls invite appreciation both as individual decorative objects and as a harmonious pairing.

About Nailsea Glass

Nailsea, near Bristol, England, holds a distinctive place in English glassmaking history. The Nailsea Crown and Bottle Glassworks, founded in 1788, became associated with colorful decorative glass and expressive folk-glass traditions. Looped and trailed decoration remains among the features collectors associate with Nailsea glass, reflecting the enduring appeal of this regional tradition.

This historical background follows our other Nailsea listings and provides context for the set's Nailsea identification. A specific glassworks and production date have not been documented for these individual bowls.

Specifications and Measurements

• Identification: Nailsea float bowls
• Material: Glass
• Set: Two bowls, sold together for $350
• Bright blue bowl: Pinched rim; approximately 2 inches high × 4.5 inches in diameter; weight 0.551 lb
• Citron bowl: Ruffled rim; approximately 2.5 inches high × 5.5 inches in diameter; weight 0.386 lb
• Combined weight: 0.937 lb, before protective packaging

Condition Report

Overall condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display. Please review the photographs for details of these individual pieces.

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