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A Matched Set of Six Small Georgian Ale Glasses.
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A Matched Set of Six Small Georgian Ale Glasses.

18th century
Sold 1 March 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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A matched set of six small Georgian ale glasses, decorated with engravings depicting hops and barley.

all of the glasses are in remarkable condition for their age with the acception of one, which has a small chip to the rim, otherwise they are in excellent order.

Due to the nature of hand made glass measurements vary slightly from glass to glass.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated these Georgian Engraved Ale Glasses to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
5.8cm (2.28")
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SA1043274
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A matched set of six small Georgian ale glasses, decorated with engravings depicting hops and barley.
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all of the glasses are in remarkable condition for their age with the acception of one, which has a small chip to the rim, otherwise they are in excellent order.
Youngs Antiques

Due to the nature of hand made glass measurements vary slightly from glass to glass.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated these Georgian Engraved Ale Glasses to the 18th Century.

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
5.8cm (2.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1043274
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A matched set of six small Georgian clear glass ale glasses featuring wheel-engraved hop and barley motifs.
A Matched Set Of Six Small Georgian Ale Glasses.
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A matched set of six small Georgian clear glass ale glasses featuring wheel-engraved hop and barley motifs.
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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWheel engraving, Hop and barley motifs, Folded feet, Knop stems
  • SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 5.8 cm (2 in)

Georgian glassware encompasses items produced during the reigns of the four King Georges in Britain, spanning from 1714 to 1830, a period marked by the introduction of lead crystal and the repeal of the glass tax which fostered innovation in cutting and engraving.

These items are traditionally crafted from lead glass, often referred to as flint glass, shaped using free-blowing techniques into moulds or onto a pontil iron, followed by hand-cutting or wheel-engraving.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, variations in thickness and bubble inclusions due to historical manufacturing techniques.

These items can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets or styled openly on sideboard tops to introduce texture, historical contrast, and light reflection into modern dining spaces.

Historic glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive materials to protect the delicate surface and engraving.
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