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Georgian Balustroid Ale Glass C1800

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine very early 19th century ale glass dating to c1800. It has a conical bowl with petal cutting at the base. Stem has a shoulder ball knop above a plain stem. Conical foot with polished pontil. A really nice unusual example.

Date & Origin

England, c1800. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 14.8cm

Bowl diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 7cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.8cm (5.83")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

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SA1061234
Dealers Internal Reference
2023101704
Description
Technical Description

A fine very early 19th century ale glass dating to c1800. It has a conical bowl with petal cutting at the base. Stem has a shoulder ball knop above a plain stem. Conical foot with polished pontil. A really nice unusual example.

Date & Origin

England, c1800. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 14.8cm

Bowl diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 7cm.

Height
14.8cm (5.83")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1061234
Dealers Internal Ref
2023101704
Exhibit Antiques
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A clear glass ale glass with a fluted conical bowl and a baluster-knop stem resting on a conical foot.
Georgian Balustroid Ale Glass c1800
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A clear glass ale glass with a fluted conical bowl and a baluster-knop stem resting on a conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFluted bowl, Baluster knop, Conical foot
  • SizeH 14.8 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An antique ale glass can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, on a dedicated shelf, or styled on a sideboard as part of a curated vignette, allowing its historical form to contrast with contemporary surroundings.

Antique glass should be washed exclusively by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing or sudden temperature changes. It must be dried carefully with a lint-free cloth and kept out of direct sunlight.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the foot, characteristic wear scratches known as foot-ring wear, tiny trapped air bubbles within the metal, and slight irregularities in symmetry typical of hand-blown production.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass, introduced to England in the late 17th century, which provided higher refractive index and durability. Artisans formed the vessels using free-blowing and mold-blowing techniques before hand-tooling the stems and feet.

The balustroid style emerged during the 18th century, featuring stems that evolved from heavier seventeenth-century baluster forms into slimmer, lighter profiles often incorporating knops, air bubbles, or collar elements above conical or funnel bowls.
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