Name: Rare 18th Century Amethyst Wrythen Moulded Glass Tumbler C1780
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1089832
Price: 380 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques

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Description

Technical Description

A rare 18th century amethyst glass tumbler dating to c1780.

Wrythen moulded with tapered sides and a high kick base.

An exceptionally rare glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of Geroge III

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 7.3cm

Bowl Diameter: 7.5cm

Foot diameter: 5.3cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.3cm (2.87")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Tumbler to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1089832

Dealers Internal Reference

2024062620

Description

Technical Description

A rare 18th century amethyst glass tumbler dating to c1780.

Wrythen moulded with tapered sides and a high kick base.

An exceptionally rare glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of Geroge III

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 7.3cm

Bowl Diameter: 7.5cm

Foot diameter: 5.3cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.3cm (2.87")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Tumbler to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1089832

Dealers Internal Ref

2024062620

About the Dealer

Exhibit Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An 18th-century hand-blown amethyst glass tumbler featuring a subtle spiral wrythen moulded pattern against a neutral gradient background.

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United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2019

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Cataloguer’s note

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ObjectGlassware
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialGlass
ColourPurple
MotifsWrythen moulded spiral ribs, Hand-blown pontil base, Straight-sided tumbler form
SizeH 7.3 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Wrythen moulding features a spiral pattern created in the glass while hot by twisting the gather in a ribbed mould before blowing, a technique popular in 18th-century English glasshouses.

Coloured glass in the 18th century, such as amethyst or purple hues, was achieved by adding metallic oxides like manganese or cobalt to the molten glass batch during the hand-blowing process.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base where they were snapped off the blowing iron, along with characteristic inclusions, tiny air bubbles, and minor irregularities inherent to hand-blown manufacturing.

Antique coloured glassware adds depth and historic character when displayed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or used as a striking single-stem vase in a contemporary tablescape.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges to protect the delicate historical surface.