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Exceptionally Rare Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass C1720
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Exceptionally Rare Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass C1720

18th century
Sold 20 August 2024 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A very rare example of an 18th-century wrythen ale glass dating to c1720. Fine sharp wrythen down the trumpet bowl sitting directly on a conical foot with snapped pontil.

Date & Origin

England, c1720. Period of George I.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration. Tiny tooth mark on rim which is insignificant.

Dimensions

Height: 12cm

Rim diameter: 7.6cm

Foot diameter: 7.2cm

Historical Context

In 1725 Peter the Great died at age 52 after plunging into icy waters to try and save his drowning soldiers and in 1727 in Brazil, Europeans begin planting coffee for the first time

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass to the 1700s.

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SA1077009
Dealers Internal Reference
2024052912
Description
Technical Description

A very rare example of an 18th-century wrythen ale glass dating to c1720. Fine sharp wrythen down the trumpet bowl sitting directly on a conical foot with snapped pontil.

Date & Origin

fig 1. A clear glass ale vessel featuring vertical spiral ribbing and a flared foot.
fig 1. Exceptionally Rare Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass C1720

England, c1720. Period of George I.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration. Tiny tooth mark on rim which is insignificant.

Dimensions

Height: 12cm

Rim diameter: 7.6cm

Foot diameter: 7.2cm

Historical Context

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In 1725 Peter the Great died at age 52 after plunging into icy waters to try and save his drowning soldiers and in 1727 in Brazil, Europeans begin planting coffee for the first time.
Exhibit Antiques
Height
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass to the 1700s.

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SA1077009
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2024052912
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Exceptionally Rare Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass C1720

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A clear glass ale vessel featuring vertical spiral ribbing and a flared foot.
Exceptionally Rare Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass c1720
Ref: SA1077009
A clear glass ale vessel featuring vertical spiral ribbing and a flared foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWrythen ribbing, Mould blown body, Folded foot
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in)

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Antique glassware should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, never placed in a dishwasher, and dried immediately with a lint-free cloth to prevent water spotting and preserve the surface finish.

Antique glass looks striking when displayed in illuminated cabinets, on open shelving paired with modern ceramics to create contrast, or used functionally as single-stem flower vases on mantelpieces or side tables.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit features such as rough snapped pontil marks, surface wear consistent with age, subtle variations in wall thickness due to hand-blowing, and glass composition tests showing high lead oxide.

Wrythen or spiral-moulded glass was produced by blowing molten glass into a ribbed or patterned dip-mould, then twisting the gather while it was hot to create the distinctive diagonal pattern before shaping.

Early 18th-century Georgian glass is characterised by heavy lead content, often displaying characteristic tool marks, pontil scars on the base, and simple yet elegant forms influenced by contemporary drinking habits.
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