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| Blue and White Bristol Glass With Painted Folliage |
After three centuries of popularity, Bristol Glass is still being collected by antique-lovers and glass aficionados. Originally made in the 1700’s in Bristol, England, this semi-opaque, opalescent, mold-blown glass comes in a variety of colors ranging from the most common milk-glass to white, blue, green, amethyst, pink, amber, orange and other hues. Because Bristol glass is mold-blown (meaning the glass blower uses a pre-made mold to shape the glass), the designs can take on very complicated forms. Often ruffled and scalloped this glass with its irresistible sheen was extremely popular in Victorian homes.
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| A green Bristol Glass Vase |
Often painted with nature scenes, foliage or delicate, gold patterns, Bristol glass was used for many objects that were mainstays of the home. Dresser sets, glasses, vases, pitchers, flower pots, salt cellars and ring stands were among the most common uses. If you collect Bristol glass, be sure to display it in an area where it is not in direct sunlight. You don’t want the painting and colors to fade. A beautiful addition to any décor, Bristol glass can be found at many antique stores. I very much enjoy having it around the house for the warmth and color that it adds.
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