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Georgian Full Wrythen Ale Glass with Folded Foot C1780
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Georgian Full Wrythen Ale Glass with Folded Foot C1780

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A very fine example of an 18th century ale glass with full wrythen moulding to the bowl which continues down through the rudimentary knops and stem. Conical folded foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1780, Period of George III.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 13.8cm.

Bowl diameter: 6.3cm.

Foot diameter: 6.7cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Ale Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1120248
Dealers Internal Reference
2024102913
Description
Technical Description
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A very fine example of an 18th century ale glass with full wrythen moulding to the bowl which continues down through the rudimentary knops and stem.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical folded foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1780, Period of George III.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 13.8cm.

Bowl diameter: 6.3cm.

Foot diameter: 6.7cm.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Ale Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120248
Dealers Internal Ref
2024102913
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Full Wrythen Ale Glass with Folded Foot C1780

Archive II A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. View II
Archive III A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. View III
Archive IV A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. View IV
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A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background.
Georgian Full Wrythen Ale Glass With Folded Foot c1780
Ref: SA1120248
A clear glass Georgian ale glass featuring wrythen spiral moulding on the bowl, a knoped stem, and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background.
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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 optical moulding, Knoped stem, Folded foot
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Georgian glassware, produced during the reigns of the Hanoverian kings from 1714 to 1830, is characterised by heavy lead content, distinctive optical moulding, and various stem formations including air twists, opaque twists, and knops.

These vessels were typically made from lead glass, known for its high refractive index and weight, and were hand-blown using iron pontils with optical mould-blowing techniques to create patterns such as wrythen fluting.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the base, wear scratches appropriate to their age, minor bubbles or impurities within the metal, and characteristic tactile weight due to the high lead oxide content.

Antique stemware can be displayed within illuminated glass-fronted cabinets, open shelving, or styled on sideboards to introduce historical texture and transparent focal points into contemporary or traditional schemes.

Historic glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and dried with a lint-free cloth to protect the delicate surface and prevent mineral staining.
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