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Description

Technical Description

A mid 18th-century Toastmaster Dram Glass which has a heavily deceptive round bowl above a plain stem and conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 9.5cm

Bowl Diameter: 5cm

Foot diameter: 6.7cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9.5cm (3.74")

Width

6.7cm (2.64")

Depth

6.7cm (2.64")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Toastmaster Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1092077

Dealers Internal Reference

2024073105

Description

Technical Description

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A mid 18th-century Toastmaster Dram Glass which has a heavily deceptive round bowl above a plain stem and conical foot.

Exhibit Antiques

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 9.5cm

Bowl Diameter: 5cm

Foot diameter: 6.7cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9.5cm (3.74")

Width

6.7cm (2.64")

Depth

6.7cm (2.64")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Toastmaster Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1092077

Dealers Internal Ref

2024073105

About the Dealer

Exhibit Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDrinking Glasses
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialGlass
ColourClear
MotifsSolid deceptive bowl, Faceted stem, Plain folded foot
SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 6.7 cm (3 in) x D 6.7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A toastmaster glass features a solid, thick glass base that significantly reduces the bowl capacity, allowing the host or toastmaster to appear to drink alongside guests while actually consuming far less alcohol during lengthy Georgian toasts.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using lead glass or soda glass, often exhibiting characteristic pontil marks on the underside and minor inclusions or air bubbles unique to period craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces generally display genuine wear and tear such as fine base scratches, irregular wall thickness, hand-finished pontil scars, and the specific weight and optical properties associated with historical glass formulations.

Antique glassware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving with adequate backlighting, or used sparingly as a focal point on a sideboard to add historic character and tactile texture to a room.

Antique glass should always be hand-washed cautiously using tepid water and mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, abrasive sponges, and dishwashers to protect the fragile historic material.