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Tall 18th Century Light Baluster Wine Glass C1750
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Tall 18th Century Light Baluster Wine Glass C1750

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A stunning 18th century Light Baluster wine glass dating to 1750.

It has a large bell bowl above an inverted baluster shoulder knop, a half knop, an inverted air teared baluster knop and finally a basal knop. Conical foot.

A very elegant, tall and beautiful glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 20.2cm

Rim diameter: 8cm

Foot diameter: 8.2cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.2cm (7.95")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1134631
Dealers Internal Reference
2025031001
Description
Technical Description

A stunning 18th century Light Baluster wine glass dating to 1750.

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It has a large bell bowl above an inverted baluster shoulder knop, a half knop, an inverted air teared baluster knop and finally a basal knop.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical foot.

fig 1. A clear 18th-century lead glass wine glass featuring a flared ogee bowl and a knopped light baluster stem set on a circular foot.
fig 1. Tall 18th Century Light Baluster Wine Glass C1750

A very elegant, tall and beautiful glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 20.2cm

Rim diameter: 8cm

Foot diameter: 8.2cm.

Height
20.2cm (7.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1134631
Dealers Internal Ref
2025031001
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A clear 18th-century lead glass wine glass featuring a flared ogee bowl and a knopped light baluster stem set on a circular foot.
Tall 18th Century Light Baluster Wine Glass c1750
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A clear 18th-century lead glass wine glass featuring a flared ogee bowl and a knopped light baluster stem set on a circular foot.
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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsLight baluster stem, Flared bowl, Folded or plain foot, Collar knop
  • SizeH 20.2 cm (8 in)

Light baluster glasses emerged around the mid-18th century, featuring slender stems with simplified knops and nodes, reflecting a transition away from the heavier, more complex baluster forms of the early 1700s.

Georgian drinking vessels were typically crafted from lead glass, which introduced higher refractive brilliance and weight compared to standard soda-lime glass.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, irregularities such as tiny air bubbles in the metal, and characteristics typical of hand-blown manufacturing techniques.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets or styled on open shelving to introduce historical texture and refined craftsmanship into contemporary living spaces.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive materials to protect the delicate surface.
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