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Description

Technical Description

A fine 19th Century glass rummer dating to c1830. It has a large ogee bowl with slice cuts to the bottom section. Sits on an angular knop stem above a conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1830

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 12.8cm

Rim diameter: 8.2cm

Foot diameter: 7.8cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Rummer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130002

Dealers Internal Reference

2025012302

Description

Technical Description

A fine 19th Century glass rummer dating to c1830. It has a large ogee bowl with slice cuts to the bottom section. Sits on an angular knop stem above a conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1830

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 12.8cm

Rim diameter: 8.2cm

Foot diameter: 7.8cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Rummer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130002

Dealers Internal Ref

2025012302

About the Dealer

Exhibit Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Scotland
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2019

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Victorian Glass Rummer c1830

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDrinking Glasses
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialLead Glass
ColourClear
MotifsFluted bowl, Knop stem, Conical foot
SizeH 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing and sudden temperature changes to protect the fragile historic material.

Antique rummers can be displayed on open shelving, used as functional vessels for dining, or repurposed as small flower vases to add historical texture to modern rooms.

Authentication relies on examining the pontil mark on the underside of the base, the weight and clarity of the lead glass, and typical period characteristics such as hand-cut fluting and minor natural imperfections from early production methods.

These vessels were typically crafted from lead glass or flint glass, often blown into a mould and hand-finished with faceted, fluted, or cut decorations before being attached to a heavy footed base.

A rummer is a large, sturdy drinking glass that became popular in Britain during the late 18th and 19th centuries, traditionally used for serving rum, punch, ale, or wine in taverns and homes.