Sold 16 May 2025 · Marris Antiques

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Antique Stem Glass English Glass Sweetmeat Georgian Sweetmeat Glass Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

Rim dia: 9 cm.

Foot dia: 6 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Note: This little sweetmeat is an unusual form.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.00.

Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Antique Sweetmeat Glass to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112200

Dealers Internal Reference

12720

Description

Rim dia: 9 cm.

Foot dia: 6 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Note: This little sweetmeat is an unusual form.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.00.

Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Antique Sweetmeat Glass to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1112200

Dealers Internal Ref

12720

About the Dealer

Marris Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

Dealer Profile

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Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644

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Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
Material[Lead glass, Flint glass]
ColourClear
MotifsOpaque twist stem, Ribbed rim, Conical foot
SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A sweetmeat glass is a small, pedestal-mounted vessel historically used in 17th and 18th-century Europe to serve dry confections, sweetmeats, and nuts at the end of a formal meal.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using lead glass or flint glass, frequently incorporating intricate stem formations such as air twists, opaque twists, or faceted cuts.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the foot, wear consistent with age, minor bubbles or striations within the glass body, and stylistic features characteristic of the period.

This type of antique glassware can be displayed on a mantelpiece, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or used functionally on a dining table to hold small decorative items.

Antique glass should be hand-washed cautiously using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and extreme temperature fluctuations.