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Thanks for looking it is an odd thingy what ever its for 

Hi,
You could be right about the surface abrasion method being the one used on these goblets. Having taken another look one does seem to show tiny track marks when held up to the light at the correct angle. I wasn't aware it was even a thing during the period!
It occurred to me after posting the article that much of the decorative work such as cutting was outsourced at the time and these glasses could have been "frosted" by the glass house almost as blanks but never went on to be cut.
I still think they're gorgeous! It's just a shame that its difficult if not impossible to get a maker's ID. From what I can tell date wise 1860-1880?
Thanks for your help,
Keith

Has the inside of the neck been ground for a stopper to fit? Either way it is not meant to be a hyacinth vase, the opening into the body is way to small for a bulbs roots.

John

Hajdamach on Northwood’s work on pages 184/185 says: “The effects produced by Northwood’s [acid etching] machines consisted only of outlines. If the areas inside the figures were to be shaded the glass was passed to the engraving shop. Broad copper wheels were used to matt [or frost] the surface...” [my square brackets]. He used this mechanical frosting over large areas as illustrated by a jug in Plate 166. He goes on to say Northwood then develops an acid etch frosting treatment used in conjunction with resists, but the grinding method was used by them until c1862.

The above from reply 8. The c1862 is a mistake, it should read c1867 (it was the jug show in plate 166 that was dated 1862). Could a mod edit it or add a note please?

Hi,
I was surprised to find what looked like a Victorian frosted goblet in a mixed box of stuff at a local car boot last weekend. Even more surprised when I realised there was a pair and both in good nick. Has anyone got any insight into the maker of these glasses? I believe Richardson invented the acid etch frosting process and made different designs including similar goblet types. Whitefriars also made similar glasses and perhaps other makers.
They have quite a large bowl 8.5cm at the rim and stand just over 16cm high. The bowls seem slightly unusual in having no cut decoration unlike the examples I've found online and the knop arrangement doesn't match any I've seen.
They're in very good condition despite showing wear to the feet and bowl rims, inclusions and small bubbles.
They have a beautiful ping which seems to last for ages!
Any thoughts on ID or general comments welcome.
Thanks,
Keith