Specialist Department

Glassware

Hutchinson Scott offers a varied selection of antique and collectable glassware through our seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions and subsequent Timed Auctions.

From René Lalique, Émile Gallé and Daum to Bohemian glass, crystal, drinking glasses and decorative vessels, careful cataloguing and international online bidding connect distinctive pieces with collectors in the UK and overseas.

Glassware at Auction

Art glass, historic tableware and decorative design

Our auctions present glassware spanning many periods, makers, colours and techniques, supported by careful research, clear photography and worldwide online bidding.

Auctions

Seasonal Auctions

Antique and collectable glassware is offered through our seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions and subsequent Timed Auctions.

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Glass

Broad Selection

Our sales can include Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass, crystal, Georgian drinking glasses, Bohemian glass, vases, bowls and sculptural pieces.

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Makers

Celebrated Glassmakers

We handle glass by recognised makers including René Lalique, Émile Gallé, Daum Nancy, Moser, Baccarat and St Louis.

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Valuation

Valuation Advice

Our team can advise on valuations, signatures, techniques, condition, auction suitability, cataloguing and consignment.

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Celebrated Makers & Glassmaking Traditions

Renowned designers, glasshouses and decorative techniques

Hutchinson Scott has sold glass by respected French and European makers including René Lalique, Émile Gallé, Daum Nancy, Moser, Baccarat and St Louis, alongside historic English, Bohemian and Venetian glass.

Collectors may be drawn to moulded opalescent glass, cameo and acid-etched decoration, cut crystal, coloured overlays, engraved glass and sculptural forms. Signatures and factory marks can be important, but design, colour, technique, rarity, condition and provenance are also central to an auction valuation.

Each piece is assessed for its maker, age, construction, decoration, originality, condition and history before being carefully presented for auction.

René Lalique

Opalescent vases, bowls, statuettes, car mascots and decorative objects by René Lalique are admired for their sculptural modelling, innovative surfaces and distinctive Art Deco designs. Previous sales include a René Lalique Victoire glass car mascot.

Émile Gallé and Daum Nancy

French Art Nouveau glass by Gallé and Daum is recognised for cameo, enamelled, acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration inspired by flowers, landscapes and the natural world. Examples handled by Hutchinson Scott include an Émile Gallé Art Nouveau cameo glass vase and a Daum Nancy cameo and wheel-carved glass vase.

Moser, Baccarat and St Louis

European crystal and decorative glass from established glasshouses can combine fine cutting, engraving, rich colour, gilding and accomplished tableware design. Previous lots include a Moser engraved amber glass vase, Baccarat crystal glass vases and St Louis crystal wine glasses.

Previous Auction Successes

Notable glassware sales

These previous results demonstrate the quality of René Lalique glass handled by Hutchinson Scott and the specialist interest attracted by rare colours, sculptural forms and iconic designs.

René Lalique Thais Statuette

A René Lalique Thais statuette in richly coloured butterscotch glass, engraved R. Lalique. It demonstrates demand for sculptural Art Deco glass, unusual colourways and important Lalique figural designs.

René Lalique Victoire Car Mascot

A fine French René Lalique Victoire clear and frosted glass car mascot with its dramatic windswept profile. It highlights the international market for iconic Lalique mascots and Art Deco motoring design.

René Lalique Danaïdes Vase

An R. Lalique opalescent and blue-stained Danaïdes tapering glass vase moulded with flowing female figures. It reflects strong collector interest in opalescent Lalique vases and celebrated figural patterns.

René Lalique Formose Vase

A René Lalique Formose vase in jade-green glass with white-stained fish decoration, engraved R. Lalique France and numbered 224. It demonstrates demand for rare colours and naturalistic Lalique designs.

Worldwide Auction Reach

Connecting glassware with collectors around the world

Art glass, crystal, period drinking glasses and decorative vessels are researched, photographed and presented through our website and illustrated catalogues to reach private collectors, specialist dealers and international buyers.

Clear descriptions of makers, marks, colours, techniques, dimensions, condition and provenance, together with international online bidding, give suitable pieces exposure across the UK, Europe, America and the wider global market.

4 Seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions each year
7 Bidding platforms
32% Of lots sold to buyers outside the UK
75+ Buyers from more than 75 countries
Frequently Asked Questions

Glassware: Valuations, Buying and Selling

Find answers to common questions about valuing, buying and selling antique glass, Art Nouveau glass, Art Deco glass and collectable crystal with Hutchinson Scott.

How can I get antique glassware valued?

Request an initial valuation through our online service. Include clear photographs of the complete piece, base, rim, interior, signatures and marks, together with dimensions, condition and known provenance.

What types of glassware do Hutchinson Scott sell?

Our auctions can include Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass, Lalique, Gallé and Daum, Bohemian glass, crystal, drinking glasses, decanters, vases, bowls, car mascots and sculptural pieces.

What affects the value of antique or collectable glass?

Maker, age, rarity, colour, design, technique, signature, size, originality, condition, provenance and current collector demand can all influence an auction valuation.

Are signatures and factory marks important on glassware?

Yes. An engraved, moulded, etched or enamelled mark may help identify a maker and production period, but it must be assessed alongside the glass, design, technique, wear and provenance.

Which glassmakers are of interest at auction?

Demand varies by design and condition. Hutchinson Scott has handled glass by René Lalique, Émile Gallé, Daum Nancy, Moser, Baccarat and St Louis, alongside British, Bohemian and Venetian makers.

Should I clean or restore antique glass before valuation?

Avoid abrasive cleaning, polishing, removing labels or attempting repairs before seeking advice. Original surfaces, staining, mounts and signs of manufacture can be important to value.

What photographs are useful for a glassware valuation?

Photograph the front, back, sides, top and base in natural light, then add close-ups of signatures, labels, decoration, rims, feet, chips, cracks, clouding, scratches and repairs.

Can I sell one glass item or an entire collection?

Yes. Suitable individual pieces, matched services and private or inherited collections of antique and collectable glassware may all be considered for auction following an initial valuation.

Do your glassware auctions reach international buyers?

Yes. Illustrated online catalogues and internet bidding give antique glass, Lalique, Art Nouveau glass and collectable crystal exposure to collectors, dealers and specialist buyers across the UK and overseas.

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