Antique 1860s Handblown Opaline Bristol Glass Cameo Vase

Presenting a striking 1860s hand-blown vessel, beautifully exhibiting the Neoclassical Revival style popular during the era. This exceptional piece of Victorian Opaline Bristol Glass features a classic silhouette with a flared trumpet neck and a bulbous lower body, vividly adorned with hand-painted orange geometric accents at the rim and base. A stunning central cartouche displays a finely detailed grisaille profile of a helmeted classical warrior, framed by a patterned blue border with delicate gilt flourishes. This focal point is anchored by a bold, hand-painted black Greek key band circling the neck, giving the piece a distinct Etruscan influence. The semi-opaque glass itself possesses the characteristic milky translucence prized by collectors, and the underside displays a rough pontil scar—a definitive mark of mid-19th-century artisanal glassblowing. Standing out as a highly desirable example among Antique Bristol Glass Portrait Vases, its exquisite enamel work, material quality, and striking historical themes make this English vessel a superb Neoclassical collector's piece. The guilt details around the rim of the vase and body have worn overtime and is now missing in some places.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
9.25 inches in height
4 inches in diameter at widest point
1.25 inches smallest diameter
1 inch opening

All sales are final so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions prior to purchase. Other objects found in the listing photos are for decorative use only and not included in this purchase.

VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and aged goods. In most cases, we do not clean or polish any items that come into our shop. Once you remove an item's traces of age and patina it's not something you can reverse, so we leave those activities up to the buyer. We do not disassemble found art from their frames unless it is necessary to differentiate a print from an original piece of art. Vintage prints purchased from this shop could originate from any print media (e.g., magazines, books, photographs, art prints, etc.). We try our best to describe items accurately and disclose any and all flaws and imperfections. Please refer to pictures as a visual description. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to checkout.

SHIPPING
As much as possible, we utilize recycled shipping boxes. The box you receive your item in may show signs of wear and pre-use.

PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos are taken in natural light and we do not use any photo filters and do not perform any photo editing (other than basic photo cropping). Depending on your monitor settings, there may be subtle differences in color once you see your item in person.