Webb's Vaseline Glass

Thomas Webb Vaseline Glass Bowl with Cranberry Trim c1880

A lovely Webb's vaseline bowl. Opalescent lines radiate from the centre to the crimped rim which has a pink cranberry strand applied to the edge. The bowl itself sits on a typical Webb's crystal 'twig' base of green uranium glass. For more details see Premier Antiques

Antique Opalescent Glass

Antique opalescent glass

From its development in the 1880s, opalescent glass enjoyed a production period of around 40 years. Most glass houses in Britain, Europe and America produced quality items, both blown and press moulded. For a good selection visit Premier Antiques

Antique Opalescent Glass

Opalescent glass is a general term for clear or coloured glass with a milky white opaque or translucent effect often to the raised parts of the glass item. Lalique, Sabino and Joblings are all well known for their opalescent art deco glass, though production had started in the 1870s by some of the Stourbridge glass houses when heat reactive chemicals were added to the mix. For a selection visit Premier Antiques

Richardson's Opalescent vaseline glass dish c1880