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Description

Technical Description

An exceptional full wrythen decorated, 18th century ale glass, dating to c1780. Conical bowl form with shoulder and basal wrythen knops above a conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1740-50

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 12.7cm

Bowl diameter: 6.8cm

Foot diameter: 6.2cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.7cm (5.00")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Ale Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112887

Dealers Internal Reference

2024051614

Description

Technical Description

An exceptional full wrythen decorated, 18th century ale glass, dating to c1780. Conical bowl form with shoulder and basal wrythen knops above a conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1740-50

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 12.7cm

Bowl diameter: 6.8cm

Foot diameter: 6.2cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.7cm (5.00")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Ale Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1112887

Dealers Internal Ref

2024051614

About the Dealer

Exhibit Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDrinking Glasses
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead Glass
ColourClear
MotifsWrythen ribbing, Conical foot, Blown stem
SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Georgian drinking glasses typically feature lead metal compositions, distinct stem formations such as air twists or balustrades, and hand-blown manufacturing techniques characteristic of the period.

These vessels were hand-blown using lead glass formulae, often utilizing full-moulding or optical blowing techniques to create surface patterns like wrythen ribbing.

Authentic pieces exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the foot, wear consistent with age, minor inclusions within the metal, and characteristic weight and refractive qualities of period lead glass.

Antique glassware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving with adequate lighting, or utilized thoughtfully as a focal point on a mantlepiece or sideboard.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, dried immediately with a lint-free cloth, and kept away from extreme temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.