Three engraved glass coupes Attributed to Thomas Webb, England, late 19th/early 20th Century
13 April 2025
Description

I bought these glasses from a thrift store. They stand approximately 5 7/8 inches tall. Each one is engraved. One glass has a paneled stem and the others have a smooth, round stem. I do not know who made them. Some who have seen them think they are possibly Thomas Webb.

Dimensions

Approx 5 7/8 inches tall, 4 3/16 inch rim diameter, 2 7/8 inch foot diameter.

Acquired from
Secondhand Store
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Delia
Apr 15, 18:59 UTC
Fair Market Value
$45 - $60 USD
Suggested Asking Price $75 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Yes, these would be appropriately attributed to ​Thomas Webb & Sons, a renowned English glassmaking firm founded in 1837 by Thomas Webb in Stourbridge, England—a region celebrated for its glassmaking heritage. The company gained acclaim for producing high-quality glassware, particularly during the Victorian era, and was often referred to as the "Crystal King of England."
The decoration on these coupes is called "Rock Crystal Engraving," which was a technique developed around 1878, involving deep copper-wheel engraving on clear lead crystal, resulting in highly polished and detailed designs.
While these - and most other 19th and early 20th Century stemware - is beautiful, they harken back to a time when people entertained or lived lavishly, and much more formally than we do now. With more (large sets and individual pieces) on the market than what is currently in-demand, values for all but the most rare pieces remains low.
When these sell at auction, they usually average $20-25 each when sold in a large group but are worth less when sold in such a small number - $15-20 each.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Three engraved glass coupes
Attributed to Thomas Webb, England, late 19th/early 20th Century
All with rock-crystal-engraved swag and foliate decoration; one with a faceted stem, the others with tapering cylindrical stems, on circular feet. Unmarked.
Each approximately 5-7/8 inches tall with a rim diameter: 4-3/16 inches and a foot diameter: 2-7/8 inches.
CONDITION: These appear to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a second-hand store
$ /45-60 for the set of three*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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