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Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass with Folded Foot C1740
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Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass with Folded Foot C1740

18th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
This “Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass with Folded Foot C1740” found a buyer.

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Description

Technical Description

A fine 18th-century dram glass. It has a round funnel bowl with rib moulding above a slightly ribbed plain stem with a basal knop and conical folded foot.

A very nice example example.

Date & Origin

England, c1740. Period of George II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 8.2cm

Diameter: 4.6cm

Foot diameter: 5.3cm.

Historical Context

As of the start of 1760, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120261
Dealers Internal Reference
2024102917
Description
Technical Description

A fine 18th-century dram glass.

“
It has a round funnel bowl with rib moulding above a slightly ribbed plain stem with a basal knop and conical folded foot.
Exhibit Antiques

A very nice example example.

fig 1. A clear glass eighteenth-century dram glass with a ribbed bowl and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background.
fig 1. Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass with Folded Foot C1740

Date & Origin

England, c1740. Period of George II.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 8.2cm

Diameter: 4.6cm

Foot diameter: 5.3cm.

Historical Context

As of the start of 1760, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120261
Dealers Internal Ref
2024102917
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Archive I A clear glass eighteenth-century dram glass with a ribbed bowl and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass with Folded Foot C1740

Archive II A clear glass eighteenth-century dram glass with a ribbed bowl and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. View II
Archive III A clear glass eighteenth-century dram glass with a ribbed bowl and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background. View III
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A clear glass eighteenth-century dram glass with a ribbed bowl and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background.
Georgian Rib Moulded Dram Glass with Folded Foot c1740
Ref: SA1120261
A clear glass eighteenth-century dram glass with a ribbed bowl and a folded foot against a neutral gradient background.
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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsRib moulded bowl, Folded foot, Short stem
  • SizeH 8.2 cm (3 in)

The Georgian period spans the reigns of the four King Georges from 1714 to 1830, a time when English glass production advanced significantly following the introduction of lead crystal and the implementation of the Glass Excise Act.

These items were predominantly crafted from high-lead glass, often referred to as flint glass, which provided superior clarity, weight, and resonance compared to contemporary continental lime glass.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit characteristic manufacturing traits such as pontil marks on the base, surface wear consistent with age, variations in thickness, and specific optical effects like rib moulding or air twists.

Antique glassware can be displayed within illuminated cabinet shelving, used as accent pieces on sideboards, or incorporated into tablescapes to add historical texture and reflective quality to a modern room.

Antique glass should be hand washed gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and never placed in a dishwasher or exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.
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