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Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass C1780
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Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass C1780

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine petal moulded 18th century ale glass dating to c1780.

It has a conical bowl with petal moulding to the lower half. Rudimentary stem above a conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 12.3cm

Bowl diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 6.5cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time the Bank of North America, the first American commercial bank opened.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.3cm (4.84")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass to the Georgian era.

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SA1061232
Dealers Internal Reference
2023101705
Description
Technical Description

A fine petal moulded 18th century ale glass dating to c1780.

It has a conical bowl with petal moulding to the lower half. Rudimentary stem above a conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of George III.

fig 1. An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass C1780

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 12.3cm

Bowl diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 6.5cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time the Bank of North America, the first American commercial bank opened.

Height
12.3cm (4.84")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061232
Dealers Internal Ref
2023101705
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Archive I An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass C1780

Archive II An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot. View II
Archive III An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot. View III
Archive IV An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot. View IV
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An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot.
Georgian Petal Moulded Ale Glass c1780
Ref: SA1061232
An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a moulded petal bowl and a faceted stem resting on a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinkware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Lead Glass]
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsPetal moulding, Conical bowl, Stemmed foot, Vertical fluting
  • SizeH 12.3 cm (5 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Georgian petal moulded ale glasses are historic drinking vessels produced during the 18th century, typically characterised by a conical bowl featuring vertical moulded flutes or petals at the base, designed specifically for consuming ale.

These glasses were traditionally hand-blown using lead glass or soda-lime glass, utilising half-size moulds to impress the petal or fluted pattern onto the lower bowl before finishing the stem and foot by hand.

Authenticity is determined by examining pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities and air bubbles within the historic glass fabric, tool marks, and appropriate wear consistent with eighteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Antique drinking glasses can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving with adequate backlighting, or used as single stem vases to integrate historic elements into contemporary decor.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and sudden temperature changes to protect the fragile material.
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