Davidson Antique Green Pressed Glass Dish c.1880–1900 – England

Over 120 years old and still the most interesting thing in the room. This Davidson pressed glass dish from the late Victorian era is the kind of piece that makes antique hunters do a little happy dance when they find it — and rightly so.

George Davidson & Co. of Teams, Gateshead, was one of Victorian Britain's finest pressed glass manufacturers, known for their exceptional quality and intricate patterns. This dish is a perfect example of their craft: a beautifully detailed floral medallion border encircling a crisp starburst centre, all finished with a characteristically elegant scalloped rim. The combination of polished and matte glass on the rim is a deliberate design feature — not wear, but artistry — giving the piece a lovely two-tone effect that catches the light beautifully.

The colour is a fresh, clear green with just enough tint to glow in natural light. At 230g it feels substantial in the hand — proper Victorian quality, not the flimsy stuff.

• Maker: George Davidson & Co., Gateshead, England
• Style: Victorian pressed glass
• Period: circa 1880–1900
• Colour: Clear green pressed glass
• Dimensions: 12.5 x 4 cm
• Weight: 230 g
• Condition: Excellent — no chips or damage; matte rim is original design

Perfect as a trinket dish, a ring holder, a decorative accent, or simply as proof that the Victorians really did know how to make things properly.

WARNING: This dish is so elegantly Victorian that it may cause you to start referring to your living room as a "drawing room" and considering a complete redecoration in period style. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent Davidson glass collecting, unplanned visits to antique fairs, or the sudden urge to serve afternoon tea on a doily.