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Rare 18th Century Balustroid Ratafia Glass C1750
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Rare 18th Century Balustroid Ratafia Glass C1750

18th century
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Description

Technical Description

A very rare 18th century Balustroid Ratafia Glass dating to c1750.

It has a narrow round funnel bowl with almost vertical sides, the bowl engraved and cut with swags. A central swelling knop stem above a conical foot.

There are perhaps some who may classify this glass as an Ale, and although that could be be true depending on your perspective, the near vertical profile of the bowl would very much point to a classic Ratafia form. Although Ratafia's tend to have a prevalence in the drawn trumpet or conical bowls, round funnel bowl examples are well documented. As a Balustroid Ale, it’s a very rare glass, as examples are extremely scarce. As a Balustroid Ratafia glass, the rarity is even greater. Either way, it’s as exceptional glass which we are very happy to exhibit.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 17.5cm

Rim diameter: 4.4cm

Foot diameter: 6.9cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
6.9cm (2.72")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110934
Dealers Internal Reference
2024111701
Description
Technical Description

A very rare 18th century Balustroid Ratafia Glass dating to c1750.

It has a narrow round funnel bowl with almost vertical sides, the bowl engraved and cut with swags. A central swelling knop stem above a conical foot.

There are perhaps some who may classify this glass as an Ale, and although that could be be true depending on your perspective, the near vertical profile of the bowl would very much point to a classic Ratafia form.

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Although Ratafia's tend to have a prevalence in the drawn trumpet or conical bowls, round funnel bowl examples are well documented.
Exhibit Antiques

As a Balustroid Ale, it’s a very rare glass, as examples are extremely scarce. As a Balustroid Ratafia glass, the rarity is even greater. Either way, it’s as exceptional glass which we are very happy to exhibit.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 17.5cm

Rim diameter: 4.4cm

Foot diameter: 6.9cm.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
6.9cm (2.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1110934
Dealers Internal Ref
2024111701
Exhibit Antiques
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A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot.
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Archive I A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot.

Rare 18th Century Balustroid Ratafia Glass C1750

Archive II A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot. View II
Archive III A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot. View III
Archive IV A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot. View IV
Archive V A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot. View V
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A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot.
Rare 18th Century Balustroid Ratafia Glass c1750
Ref: SA1110934
A tall clear glass ratafia flute featuring a balustroid knopped stem and rim engraving on a conical foot.
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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Flint Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBalustroid stem, knopped stem, narrow flute bowl, wheel engraving
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 6.9 cm (3 in) x D 6.9 cm (3 in)

This Georgian drinking glass originates from England during the period of George II, dating to c1750. Manufactured from clear lead and flint glass, the piece stands 17.5 cm high with a 6.9 cm foot diameter and a 4.4 cm rim diameter. The narrow round funnel bowl has almost vertical sides, decorated with wheel-engraved and cut swags around the top. Below the bowl sits a central swelling knop on a balustroid stem, supported by a conical foot. Suitable for use in an English country house interior, this drinking glass sits well on a sideboard top for display or occasional use. The clear material reveals age-related wear, and the construction shows no chips, cracks, or restoration. Additional visual elements include the thin profile of the bowl and the faceted structure of the stem.

FAQs

A ratafia glass is a specialized form of 18th-century drinking stemware designed with a long, slender, flute-like bowl created specifically for serving ratafia, a sweet fruit-flavour or nut-infused liqueur.

Mid-18th-century stemware was primarily hand-blown using heavy lead glass, also known as flint glass, which allowed for wheel-engraved decoration and distinct hand-formed stem knops.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of hand manufacturing, such as a pontil mark on the base, minor glass impurities or air seeds, slight weight variation, and authentic wear circles on the bottom rim of the foot.

18th-century stemware can be styled by grouping pieces within a lit glass cabinet, displaying them on a dining room sideboard, or arranging them on a mirrored drinks tray.

Clean early glassware gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive soap, avoiding dishwasher use, harsh chemical cleaners, or rapid thermal changes.
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