Antique Ruby Red Art Glass Comport with Ornate Metal Base
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Late Victorian – Early Edwardian | c.1890–1910
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A truly captivating antique decorative comport, this richly coloured ruby red art glass bowl is designed to catch and transform the light, creating a warm, glowing presence wherever it is displayed.
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The hand-formed glass bowl features a beautifully undulating, petal-shaped rim, with soft folds and curves that refract light from every angle.
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The depth of colour shifts subtly across the surface — from deep garnet tones to fiery crimson highlights — a hallmark of quality late-19th-century art glass production. When placed near natural light or lamplight, the glass comes alive, revealing its internal movement and luminous clarity.
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The bowl is raised on an ornate Rococo Revival style metal base, with scrolling, organic detailing and a gently aged patina that complements the richness of the glass perfectly. The contrast between the glowing ruby glass and the sculptural metal foot gives this piece real presence, making it ideal as a table centrepiece, mantel display, or decorative accent.
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Pieces such as this were highly fashionable in refined Victorian and Edwardian interiors, often used to hold sweets, pot-pourri, or simply admired as objets d’art in their own right.
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Details
Date: Late Victorian – Early Edwardian, c.1890–1910
Materials: Ruby red art glass with metal base
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Height: approx. 17cm
Diameter: approx. 15cm at the widest point
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Condition: Very good antique condition, with light age-related wear consistent with over a century of use. No obvious chips to the rim. Beautiful surface patina to the metal base.
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Why we love it
This is a piece that changes with the light — glowing softly one moment and shimmering dramatically the next. Elegant, atmospheric, and wonderfully tactile, it’s the kind of antique that draws the eye and invites closer inspection.
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Styling ideas
Perfect for:
A vintage or eclectic interior
A dramatic dining table centrepiece
A mantel or sideboard display
Collectors of Victorian and Art Nouveau decorative glass
