6 Vintage Mary Gregory Glass Tumblers – Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted – Victorian Style – Bohemian Glass – Snow Painting

Rare set of six hand-painted Mary Gregory glass tumblers in bright cobalt blue. Victorian scenes, gold-rimmed, Bohemian glass.

This extraordinary collection of six hand-painted glass tumblers in the signature Mary Gregory style enchants with their nostalgic elegance and fine craftsmanship. The tumblers are crafted from vibrant cobalt blue glass, hand-painted with delicate white enamel paintings depicting a childlike, playful scene—a hallmark of this legendary stained-glass studio.

Design & Features
Color: intense cobalt blue with a gentle transition to clear glass in the lower area
Decoration: hand-painted white enamel pictures of playing children in Victorian clothing – a typical representation of the so-called Mary Gregory painting
Edge: fine gold edge that emphasizes the noble character of the glasses
Shape: elegantly curved cup shape with handle and light base
Set: 6 glasses, each with individual hand painting

Each glass is unique, as the figures vary slightly – recognizable by different gestures, facial expressions, and details in the vegetation.

The name Mary Gregory stands for a special form of Victorian stained glass that was especially popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Typical examples are white enamel paintings on colored glass (usually in cobalt, green, or ruby red tones) depicting children in rural or playful scenes—often with flowers, butterflies, nets, or bubbles.

Although the name refers to an American artist, many of these glasses were actually made in Bohemia (today's Czech Republic) and Austria, where a long tradition of fine enamel and stained glass painting existed as early as the 19th century.

The "Mary Gregory" design symbolizes the nostalgic romance and innocent childhood of the Victorian era. It was created for both collectibles and decorative tableware and remains popular with vintage lovers to this day.

Dimensions (approx.)
Height: 10 cm
Diameter at the top: 6 cm
Capacity: approx. 200 ml
Condition: Very good vintage condition.

The glass surfaces are clear, and the painting shows minimal signs of wear, but no cracks or chips. The gold edges are slightly rubbed in places—consistent with age.