Georgian Cut Glass Flute 18th Century

Name: C18th Flute Glass
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1092580
Price: 60 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An 18th-century glass flute is a tall, narrow drinking vessel typically featuring a tall conical bowl, a specialised stem such as a faceted or air-twist design, and a wide flat base intended primarily for serving sparkling wines or draft ale.

Georgian stemware was predominantly crafted from heavy lead crystal, also known as flint glass. Pieces were hand-blown and subsequently decorated using wheel-cutting techniques to create faceted stems, diamond cuts, and step-cut bowls.

Authentic period flutes often feature a pontil mark or smoothed scar on the underside of the base, subtle weight from lead content, slight asymmetries from hand-blowing, and lapidary-cut facets that display minor hand-finishing variations.

These historical vessels can be arranged inside an illuminated glass cabinet, placed on a sideboard tray alongside modern decanters, or displayed as a table centerpiece to add light reflection and geometric texture.

Wash by hand using warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth, avoiding mechanical dishwashers entirely. Ensure temperature changes are gradual to prevent thermal shock and structural cracking in delicate cut lead glass.

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