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Description

Technical Description

An 18th century facet cut dram glass. It has a round funnel bowl above a stem with hexagoinal facet cuts. A conical foot which has a rough pontil.

Facet cut stem dram galsses are difficult to find and this is the first example we have had in over 3 years.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 11.6cm

Bowl Diameter: 5.3cm

Foot diameter: 6.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.6cm (4.57")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Facet Cut Dram Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1077004

Dealers Internal Reference

2024061308

Description

Technical Description

An 18th century facet cut dram glass. It has a round funnel bowl above a stem with hexagoinal facet cuts. A conical foot which has a rough pontil.

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Facet cut stem dram galsses are difficult to find and this is the first example we have had in over 3 years.

Exhibit Antiques

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 11.6cm

Bowl Diameter: 5.3cm

Foot diameter: 6.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.6cm (4.57")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Facet Cut Dram Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1077004

Dealers Internal Ref

2024061308

About the Dealer

Exhibit Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead glass
ColourClear
MotifsFacet-cut stem, Conical foot, Round funnel bowl
SizeH 11.6 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Georgian glassware encompasses items produced during the reigns of the four British monarchs named George between 1714 and 1830, characterised by heavy lead content, distinct pontil marks, and hand-cut or engraved ornamentation.

These pieces were crafted primarily from high-lead flux glass, known for its heavy weight and high refractive index, and were shaped by hand-blowing into moulds or free-blowing before being hand-cut and polished.

Authenticity is determined by examining the rough pontil scar on the underside of the base, checking for tool marks, observing the greyish hue and minor imperfections inherent in early lead glass, and verifying weight and wear patterns.

Displaying historical glassware inside illuminated glass-front cabinets or on open shelving allows natural light to highlight the facet-cut patterns while maintaining a clean, minimalist contemporary contrast.

Preserve antique glassware by washing by hand in warm water using mild soap, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and never placing pieces in a dishwasher.