Bristol glass is a type of glassware that was produced in Bristol, England in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is known for its high quality, intricate designs, and vibrant colours. Bristol glass is typically made from a type of glass called 'lead glass', which is composed mainly of silica, lime, lead oxide, and other ingredients. This type of glass has a high refractive index, which gives it a bright, sparkling appearance and makes it particularly suitable for intricate engraving and cutting.

Bristol blue glass is a deep, rich shade of blue, which was achieved by adding cobalt oxide to the glass mixture. Bristol green glass is a pale or medium green colour, which was achieved by adding iron oxide or copper oxide to the glass mixture.

The glass was produced by several different manufacturers in Bristol, and the glassware was often exported to other countries, particularly to the American more...

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A pair of Victorian Bristol blue glass decanters, late 19th…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Decanters with Silver Plated Mounts

A pair of Victorian Bristol blue glass decanters, late 19th century the pair of decanters of ovoid form with short cylindrical necks, raised on circular bases, with silver plated mounts, inset with cork and silver plate stoppers. Height 23 cm

Two Victorian Bristol blue glass flagon decanters, 19th century…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Flagons with Silver Plate Mounts

Two Victorian Bristol blue glass flagon decanters, 19th century the flagon decanters with applied handle, comprising one of compressed ovoid form with a slender neck, with silver plated mounts, inset with cork and silver plate stoppers, the other of…

A set of eight Bristol green wine glasses, circa 1870 the…

Victorian Bristol Green Wine Glasses Set, Circa 1870, Clear Stems

A set of eight Bristol green wine glasses, circa 1870 the Victorian Bristol green wine glasses with clear stems, two of slightly different shade. Height 13.5 cm, and smaller

A set of ten Bristol blue glass plates, late 19th to early 20th…

Set of 10 Bristol Blue Glass Plates, Late 19th Century

A set of ten Bristol blue glass plates, late 19th to early 20th century the set of 10 small circular plates, 5 shallow and 5 deeper, with smooth ground bases. Height 3 cm, diameter 16.5 cm

Two Victorian hyacinth vases in Bristol blue & green glass

Two Victorian hyacinth vases in Bristol blue & green glass

Three mixed turquoise green glasses and a Bristol blue rinser,…

Three mixed turquoise green glasses and a Bristol blue rinser, later 18th century and after, two funnel shaped clear stem glasses and a knopped conical glass, the largest glass 13.5 cm high

A set of six Bristol blue glass finger bowls, circa 1900, the…

Set of Six Bristol Blue Glass Finger Bowls

A set of six Bristol blue glass finger bowls, circa 1900, the matching set of circular blue glass bowls with smooth ground bases. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm

Pair of silver salts, 830 silver with Bristol blue glass liners,…

Silver Salt Set with Bristol Blue Glass and Spoons

Pair of silver salts, 830 silver with Bristol blue glass liners, together with silver spoons

Three Victorian Bristol green tumblers 10 cm high

Set of 3 Bristol Green Victorian Tumblers

Three Victorian Bristol green tumblers 10 cm high

Bristol blue glass rouge pot, with floral gilt and enamel…

Floral Gilt Bristol Blue Rouge Pot

Bristol blue glass rouge pot, with floral gilt and enamel surface decoration

Victorian Bristol blue decanter and glasses, deep Bristol blue…

Bristol Blue Decanter Set with Matching Glasses

Victorian Bristol blue decanter and glasses, deep Bristol blue decanter with original whiskey cork with two matching wine glasses

William Yeoward overlaid glass tazzas, a pair of Bristol blue…

Signed Bristol Blue Crystal Tazzas with Overlaid Glass

William Yeoward overlaid glass tazzas, a pair of Bristol blue overlaid crystal serving dishes, signed to base

Two Victorian Bristol green wine glasses plain trumpet and…

Victorian Bristol Green Wine Glasses - Set of Two

Two Victorian Bristol green wine glasses plain trumpet and faceted bell bowls

Two early Victorian Bristol glass finger bowls 12.5 cm dia's

Early Victorian Bristol Glass Finger Bowls Pair

Two early Victorian Bristol glass finger bowls 12.5 cm dia's

An early 20th century silver and blue glass sugar sifter, the…

Silver and Blue Glass Sugar Sifter with Floral Swags

An early 20th century silver and blue glass sugar sifter, the Bristol blue glass liner in a looping frame with floral swags, pedestal base, bayonet fitted lid. Chester 1914 by Alfred Marston, height 14.5 cm.

Good large Bristol blue glass stemmed fruit bowl 24 cm diameter,…

Bristol Blue Glass Fruit Bowl - Large & Elegant

Good large Bristol blue glass stemmed fruit bowl 24 cm diameter, 20 cm high.

Victorian Bristol blue rolling pin, hand painted glass rolling…

Hand-painted Bristol Blue Glass Rolling Pin

Victorian Bristol blue rolling pin, hand painted glass rolling pin

Antique Bristol blue glass rolling pin with remnants of hand…

Antique Bristol Blue Glass Rolling Pin with Hand-Painted Decoration

Antique Bristol blue glass rolling pin with remnants of hand painted UK/France commemorative decoration, chip to handle at 1 end, length 37 cm

Bristol blue glass decanter, of compressed globular form with…

Bristol Blue Glass Grapevine Decanter

Bristol blue glass decanter, of compressed globular form with cylindrical neck, etched with grapevine motif, with stopper, height 24 cm

Five antique Bristol blue glass bottles, 19th century, the…

Antique Bristol Blue Glass Bottles Set

Five antique Bristol blue glass bottles, 19th century, the largest 33 cm high

A pair of English Bristol blue glass mantel vases with enamel…

Bristol Blue Enamel Floral Mantel Vases, 19th Century

A pair of English Bristol blue glass mantel vases with enamel floral decoration, 19th century, 26 cm high

Mary Gregory glass, Bristol green glass vase with hand painted…

Enamelled Bristol Green Glass Vase with Cupid and Flowers

Mary Gregory glass, Bristol green glass vase with hand painted enamelled cupid and floral decorated, height 26 cm

Three Victorian Bristol blue jugs. One 'Mary Gregory' with…

Victorian Bristol Blue Jugs Trio

Three Victorian Bristol blue jugs. One 'Mary Gregory' with white enamelled samll boy height 11 cm; and a pair of tall, narrow neck jugs 16.5 cm

Two Victorian glass pitchers, 19th century, a Bristol blue…

Victorian Glass Pitchers: Bristol Blue and Cranberry with Webbing

Two Victorian glass pitchers, 19th century, a Bristol blue glass pitcher of swollen form on a short pedestal base, and an ovoid cranberry pitcher with an applied fine webbed decor and a clear ribbed scroll handle, both items with polished pontils, height…

A pair of Waterford Bristol blue, hock glasses cut crystal wine…

Waterford Bristol Blue Hock Crystal Wine Glasses Pair

A pair of Waterford Bristol blue, hock glasses cut crystal wine glasses

Antique Bristol green glass decanter 20 cm high

Bristol Green Glass Decanter - Antique Elegance

Antique Bristol green glass decanter 20 cm high

Bristol blue glass flask, of slightly compressed globular form,…

Bristol Blue Glass Flask with Engraved Stopper

Bristol blue glass flask, of slightly compressed globular form, with engraved metal stopper, a/f (to stopper), height 21.5 cm

A pair of George III gilded Bristol blue spirit decanters,…

George III Gilded Blue Spirit Decanters, 1790

A pair of George III gilded Bristol blue spirit decanters, circa 1790, 24 cm high

A large and impressive hand-blown Bristol glass jar, 19th…

19th Century Bristol Glass Jar, Hand-Blown & Impressive

A large and impressive hand-blown Bristol glass jar, 19th century, 44 cm high, 26 cm wide

Set four 19th century Bristol blue wine glasses, one glass with…

Set of 4 Bristol Blue Wine Glasses, 19th Century

Set four 19th century Bristol blue wine glasses, one glass with rim chip, height 11 cm each.

A collection of fourteen Bristol green glasses, 19th century…

14 Bristol Green Glasses, 19th Century Collection

A collection of fourteen Bristol green glasses, 19th century all with a short stem, raised on a circular foot, varying shaped bowls the largest 13 cm high

A set of twelve Bristol green glass washers, 19th century 9.5…

Set of 12 Bristol Green Glass Washers

A set of twelve Bristol green glass washers, 19th century 9.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Victorian Bristol blue glass bell blue glass bell, with clear…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Bell with Clear Handle

Victorian Bristol blue glass bell blue glass bell, with clear glass handle, height 33 cm, total

Bristol blue ships decanter, of squat baluster form, engraved…

Bristol Blue Grape Vine Decanter

Bristol blue ships decanter, of squat baluster form, engraved with frieze of grape vine decoration, height 22 cm

Three Bristol blue decanters on papier mache stand circa 1790,…

Bristol Blue Decanters on Papier Mache Stand

Three Bristol blue decanters on papier mache stand circa 1790, the three decanters gilded with labels for Hollands (Gin), Rum, and brandy in gold, the stand having circular brass handle, turned supports, and raised on three brass feet 22 cm high

Six 19th century tall English Bristol green wine glasses.…

English Bristol Green Wine Glasses from 19th Century Collection

Six 19th century tall English Bristol green wine glasses. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

12 19th century English Bristol green wine glasses. Height 13…

19th Century Bristol Green Wine Glasses Collection

12 19th century English Bristol green wine glasses. Height 13 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

A set of ten Bristol blue wine glasses

Set of 10 Bristol Blue Wine Glasses

A set of ten Bristol blue wine glasses

Four various 19th century Bristol green goblets

19th Century Bristol Green Goblets Set

Four various 19th century Bristol green goblets

Pair 19th century Bristol green goblets and hyacinth vase

Bristol Green Goblets and Hyacinth Vase Pairing

Pair 19th century Bristol green goblets and hyacinth vase

A Bristol blue glass rectangular flask and stopper English…

Bristol Blue Glass Flask with Stopper (1900)

A Bristol blue glass rectangular flask and stopper English circa 1900, height 20 cm

Vintage Bristol blue glass rolling pin length 34 cm

Bristol Blue Glass Rolling Pin - 34cm Length

Vintage Bristol blue glass rolling pin length 34 cm

A pair of Victorian Bristol blue glass lustres, the tall vases…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Lustres with Enamel Highlights

A pair of Victorian Bristol blue glass lustres, the tall vases on pedestal stems with gilt and coloured enamel highlights, triangular section prism drops, not complete. Height 35.5 cm.

Early 19th century Bristol blue glass fob charm of pistol form

Bristol Blue Pistol Glass Fob Charm

Early 19th century Bristol blue glass fob charm of pistol form

Four Nailsea and Bristol glass rolling pins, English, 19th…

English Glass Rolling Pins, 19th Century

Four Nailsea and Bristol glass rolling pins, English, 19th century, the longest 40 cm

A Bristol blue glass flask and bottle, with silver plated…

Bristol Blue Glass Flask with Silver Plated Stoppers

A Bristol blue glass flask and bottle, with silver plated mouths and stoppers, one with plated cover to the spreading foot covering old faults, height 23 cm.

A pair of Victorian enamel decorated Bristol blue ewer vases,…

Victorian Enamel Bristol Blue Ewer Vases

A pair of Victorian enamel decorated Bristol blue ewer vases, 19th century, baluster footed vases with tricorn frilled rims and applied clear glass, handles, decorated with gilded bands to the neck and collar with trailing, flora in plum, green, blue and…

Seven Victorian Bristol green stem glasses, 19th century, bell…

Victorian Bristol Green Stem Glasses (7)

Seven Victorian Bristol green stem glasses, 19th century, bell shaped sherry glasses with clear stems and bases, height 13.5 cm, and smaller

A set of twelve Victorian Bristol green stem glasses, 19th…

Victorian Bristol Green Stem Glasses Set

A set of twelve Victorian Bristol green stem glasses, 19th century, each of plain bell shape with a clear glass stem and domed foot, height 12 cm

19th century Bristol blue glass rinser & 2 others, comprising…

Bristol Blue Glass Rinser, Georgian Stemmed Glass & Tazza

19th century Bristol blue glass rinser & 2 others, comprising of a Georgian stemmed glass and a 19th century tazza, 11 cm high

Victorian Bristol blue cut glass pedestal base, height 20.5 cm

Victorian Bristol Blue Cut Glass Pedestal - 20.5cm Height

Victorian Bristol blue cut glass pedestal base, height 20.5 cm

Victorian Bristol green bottle decanter

Victorian Bristol Green Decanter

Victorian Bristol green bottle decanter

Pair of Bohemia Bristol blue glass and gilded lustres with…

Bristol Blue Glass Lustres with Prisms

Pair of Bohemia Bristol blue glass and gilded lustres with hanging prisms

Stone Bristol blue glaze kangaroo teapot C1920

Bristol Blue Kangaroo Teapot (1920)

Stone Bristol blue glaze kangaroo teapot C1920

A Victorian gilt mounted facetted Bristol blue glass…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Vinaigrette by Sampson Mordan & Co

A Victorian gilt mounted facetted Bristol blue glass vinaigrette/scent bottle, circa 1880 by Sampson Mordan & Co with floral scroll engraved ends, 10 cm long

A late 18th century Bristol blue glass decanter with pewter…

Bristol Blue Glass Decanter with Pewter Mounts

A late 18th century Bristol blue glass decanter with pewter mounts, bearing the BADA label underneath, 28 cm high

Birks Canadian silver pierced edge sugar bowl with Bristol blue…

Birks Canadian Silver Sugar Bowl with Blue Glass Liner

Birks Canadian silver pierced edge sugar bowl with Bristol blue glass liner

Suite of six Victorian Bristol green wine goblets

Victorian Bristol Green Wine Goblets Set

Suite of six Victorian Bristol green wine goblets

Victorian Bristol green and enamelled glass claret jug with…

Green Enamelled Glass Claret Jug with Stopper

Victorian Bristol green and enamelled glass claret jug with stopper

Victorian Bristol green and enamelled glass claret jug with…

Enamelled Green Glass Claret Jug with Stopper

Victorian Bristol green and enamelled glass claret jug with stopper

Mary Gregory Bristol blue decorative vase

Bristol Blue Mary Gregory Decorative Vase

Mary Gregory Bristol blue decorative vase

Mary Gregory Bristol blue tapering cylindrical vase

Bristol Blue Tapered Vase by Mary Gregory

Mary Gregory Bristol blue tapering cylindrical vase

Four Georgian Bristol green stemmed glasses, 12 cm high approx

Georgian Bristol Green Stemmed Glasses Set

Four Georgian Bristol green stemmed glasses, 12 cm high approx

A Victorian egg shell Bristol glass vase, with enamelled…

Victorian Enamelled Glass Vase with Thistle and Wheat Cameo

A Victorian egg shell Bristol glass vase, with enamelled thistle flower and wheat cameo, gilt trim, circa 1880. Height 28.5 cm.

Pair early 19th century oversize Bristol blue goblets plain…

Oversize Bristol Blue Goblets with Single Knop Stem

Pair early 19th century oversize Bristol blue goblets plain ovoid bowls on single knop stem

Bristol blue & silver overlay glass lidded bowl, diameter 16 cm…

Bristol Blue & Silver Glass Bowl with Lid

Bristol blue & silver overlay glass lidded bowl, diameter 16 cm approx

Three Bristol blue glass bottles, 17 cm high (tallest) approx.

Set of Three Bristol Blue Glass Bottles

Three Bristol blue glass bottles, 17 cm high (tallest) approx.

A part 19pcs set of Victorian Bristol green glass Drinking…

Victorian Bristol Green Glass Drinking Glasses Set (19pcs)

A part 19pcs set of Victorian Bristol green glass Drinking glasses mid to late 19th century. Heights: 12 cm, 13 cm & 19 cm

A part 21pcs set of Victorian Bristol blue glass Drinking…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Drinking Glasses Set

A part 21pcs set of Victorian Bristol blue glass Drinking glasses mid to late 19th century. Heights: 11.3 cm, 12.5 cm & 15 cm

A pair of early-19th century Bristol blue open salts, the wide…

Early 19th Century Bristol Blue Open Salts

A pair of early-19th century Bristol blue open salts, the wide flared bowls supported on square footed bases. Width 10 cm

Three Bristol blue glass pieces comprising sugar caster, Nutmeg…

Bristol Blue Glass Trio

Three Bristol blue glass pieces comprising sugar caster, Nutmeg bottle & a goblet

A Bristol blue glass jug, the cushion profile jug with an…

Bristol Blue Glass Jug with Rope Twist Handle

A Bristol blue glass jug, the cushion profile jug with an applied clear rope twist handle and a star burst to the base . Height 18 cm

A pair of Bristol blue glass decanter and six glasses, 19th…

Bristol Blue Glass Decanter and Six Glasses Set

A pair of Bristol blue glass decanter and six glasses, 19th century, the decanters each 31 cm high

A cased Hardy Bros Ltd five piece silver plate mufineer set…

Hardy Bros Ltd Silver Plate Muffineer Set with Blue Glass

A cased Hardy Bros Ltd five piece silver plate mufineer set with Bristol blue glass liners

An Edwardian sterling silver topped Bristol blue glass Dredger,…

Edwardian Silver Topped Blue Glass Dredger

An Edwardian sterling silver topped Bristol blue glass Dredger, 1914 London, with rubbed maker's mark, the elegant obelisk form dredger with a screw top compressed dome lid with petite star cut outs; hallmarked to lid. Height 11 cm.

A Victorian Bristol blue glass Flagon decanter, 19th century,…

Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Flagon Decanter

A Victorian Bristol blue glass Flagon decanter, 19th century, of compressed ovoid form with a slender neck and an applied handle, with brass mounts and the original brass and cork stopper. Height 22 cm

Seven various 19th century Bristol green glasses

19th Century Bristol Green Glasses Collection

Seven various 19th century Bristol green glasses

Set of ten Bristol green glass wine glasses

Bristol Green Wine Glasses Set

Set of ten Bristol green glass wine glasses

A pair of Georgian Bristol blue wine rinsers or finger bowls,…

Georgian Bristol Blue Wine Rinsers/Finger Bowls

A pair of Georgian Bristol blue wine rinsers or finger bowls, early 19th century, each of straightsided tapering form with a polished pontil. Height 9 cm. Diameter 12.5 cm.

Two apothecary jars. Bristol blue with gilded lids, one…

Bristol Blue Apothecary Jars with Gilded Lids (Set of 2)

Two apothecary jars. Bristol blue with gilded lids, one inscribed 'Magnesia', the other 'Arrowroot' (2). Height 36 cm

Liqueur bottle. Bristol blue overlay glass circa 1860. Height…

Bristol Blue Overlay Glass Liqueur Bottle, 1860

Liqueur bottle. Bristol blue overlay glass circa 1860. Height 31.5 cm

Ship's decanter. Thomas Webb & Sons Bristol blue with original…

Bristol Blue Ship's Decanter with Box

Ship's decanter. Thomas Webb & Sons Bristol blue with original box. Height 23 cm

Rolling pin. Bristol blue glass by Thomas Webb & Sons in…

Bristol Blue Glass Rolling Pin by Thomas Webb & Sons

Rolling pin. Bristol blue glass by Thomas Webb & Sons in original Tube length 33 cm

Bristol blue glass vase, signed to base, 18 cm high approx.

Signed Bristol Blue Glass Vase - 18cm

Bristol blue glass vase, signed to base, 18 cm high approx.

Four Georgian Bristol green stemmed glasses, one has chip to…

Set of Four Georgian Bristol Green Stemmed Glasses

Four Georgian Bristol green stemmed glasses, one has chip to base. Height 12 cm approx

Vintage Bristol green ships decanter with stopper, approx 24 cm…

Bristol Green Ships Decanter - 24cm Height

Vintage Bristol green ships decanter with stopper, approx 24 cm high

A Bristol glass ship's decanter, in a soft blue-green with…

Blue-green Bristol Glass Ship's Decanter with Grape Vines

A Bristol glass ship's decanter, in a soft blue-green with trailing grape vines around body. Cork and copper stopper. 18 cm x 23 cm

An old Bristol blue glass ship's decanter, mother-of-pearl…

Bristol Blue Glass Whisky Decanter with Mother-of-Pearl Stopper

An old Bristol blue glass ship's decanter, mother-of-pearl stopper engraved 'Whisky'. 17 cm x 18 cm

A set of eight Victorian Bristol green sherry glasses, 19th…

Victorian Bristol Green Sherry Glasses (8)

A set of eight Victorian Bristol green sherry glasses, 19th century, the small tulip shaped glasses of plain form with a simple applied stem to a knop and spreading base; with typical variations in size and striations to the glass. Height 12 cm

Set of four Bristol green champagne glasses

Bristol Green Champagne Glasses - Set of Four

Set of four Bristol green champagne glasses

Bristol blue comport with etched & gilded border on gilt metal…

Bristol Blue Comport with Gilded Border on Metal Base

Bristol blue comport with etched & gilded border on gilt metal base, diameter 20 cm

Bristol green rinser, approx 9 cm high

Green Rinser: Petite Bristol Ceramic

Bristol green rinser, approx 9 cm high

Bristol blue nailsea style bell, approx 26 cm high

Bristol Blue Nailsea Style Bell - 26cm Height

Bristol blue nailsea style bell, approx 26 cm high

Three Antique Bristol blue rinsers, approx 9 cm high, 12 cm…

Set of Three Bristol Blue Rinsers

Three Antique Bristol blue rinsers, approx 9 cm high, 12 cm diameter (3)

Pair of Bristol blue glass Mary Gregory vases, Children With…

Bristol Blue Mary Gregory Vases with Children and Hoops

Pair of Bristol blue glass Mary Gregory vases, Children With Hoops, 1 A/F

Pair of early coloured wine glasses, with Bristol blue bowls…

Early Bristol Blue Wine Glasses with Clear Stems

Pair of early coloured wine glasses, with Bristol blue bowls and clear glass stems, 12 cm high