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Georgian Deceptive Toastmaster Dram Glass C1820
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Georgian Deceptive Toastmaster Dram Glass C1820

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb 19th-century Toastmaster Dram Glass dating to c1820.

It has a thick deceptive round funnel bowl with petal moulding to the base. Plain stem above a conical foot with snapped pontil.

Date & Origin

England, c1820. Period of George III

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 11.7cm

Bowl Diameter: 5.2cm

Foot diameter: 6cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.7cm (4.61")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111002
Dealers Internal Reference
2024102910
Description
Technical Description

A superb 19th-century Toastmaster Dram Glass dating to c1820.

It has a thick deceptive round funnel bowl with petal moulding to the base. Plain stem above a conical foot with snapped pontil.

Date & Origin

England, c1820. Period of George III

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 11.7cm

Bowl Diameter: 5.2cm

Foot diameter: 6cm.

Height
11.7cm (4.61")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111002
Dealers Internal Ref
2024102910
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A clear glass georgian toastmaster dram glass with a thick solid base and panel-moulded bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Deceptive Toastmaster Dram Glass C1820

Archive II A clear glass georgian toastmaster dram glass with a thick solid base and panel-moulded bowl. View II
Archive III A clear glass georgian toastmaster dram glass with a thick solid base and panel-moulded bowl. View III
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A clear glass georgian toastmaster dram glass with a thick solid base and panel-moulded bowl.
Georgian Deceptive Toastmaster Dram Glass c1820
Ref: SA1111002
A clear glass georgian toastmaster dram glass with a thick solid base and panel-moulded bowl.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Glassware]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian]
  • Material[Lead Glass]
  • Colour[Clear]
  • MotifsThick solid base, Panel-moulded bowl, Plain stem, Conical foot
  • SizeH 11.7 cm (5 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A toastmaster glass is a historic drinking vessel featuring a deceptive design with an extremely thick, solid base that gives the illusion of holding a large measure of spirit while actually containing only a tiny amount, allowing the host to toast repeatedly without becoming intoxicated.

These glasses were traditionally manufactured using lead crystal or flint glass, which provided the high clarity, weight, and refractive properties characteristic of the period.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit features such as pontil marks on the base, minor surface imperfections or inclusions within the metal, wear scratches consistent with age, and the characteristic greyish-blue hue of early lead glass.

Antique drinking glasses can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, styled on bar carts as part of a curated vignette, or used functionally for intimate dinner parties to add historical texture to a table setting.

Antique glass should be hand washed gently in warm water using mild soap, avoiding sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock, and dried carefully with a lint-free cloth.
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