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Rare George III Armorial Engraved Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1815
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Rare George III Armorial Engraved Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1815

18th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
This “Rare George III Armorial Engraved Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1815” found a buyer.

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Description

Technical Description

For the gamblers of the world, a superb Georgian Whisky tumbler dating to c1815.

It has a slice-cut bowl with an armorial for George III with the state crown and laurel leaves around G III. It has a sealed compartment at the base with three small dice which move around freely.

This is an exceptionally rare example.

Date & Origin

England, c1815. George III

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks. Rim has had a very minor polish.

Dimensions

Height: 11.3 cm

Rim diameter: 5.3 cm

Foot diameter: 5.3 cm

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this George III Glass Tumbler to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134643
Dealers Internal Reference
2025030202
Description
Technical Description

For the gamblers of the world, a superb Georgian Whisky tumbler dating to c1815.

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It has a slice-cut bowl with an armorial for George III with the state crown and laurel leaves around G III.
Exhibit Antiques

It has a sealed compartment at the base with three small dice which move around freely.

fig 1. A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base.
fig 1. Rare George III Armorial Engraved Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1815

This is an exceptionally rare example.

Date & Origin

England, c1815. George III

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks. Rim has had a very minor polish.

Dimensions

Height: 11.3 cm

Rim diameter: 5.3 cm

Foot diameter: 5.3 cm

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this George III Glass Tumbler to the Georgian era.

Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134643
Dealers Internal Ref
2025030202
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare George III Armorial Engraved Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler C1815

Archive II A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base. View II
Archive III A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base. View III
Archive IV A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base. View IV
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A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base.
Rare George III Armorial Engraved Gambling Dice Whisky Glass Tumbler c1815
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A clear glass tumbler featuring facet cuts and hand-engraved armorial motifs, displaying dice trapped within the thick base.
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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFacet cut panels, Armorial crest engraving, Thick weighted base
  • SizeH 8.3 cm (3 in)

The George III era spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by significant developments in lead crystal composition, heavy facet-cutting, and refined wheel-engraved heraldry or floral motifs.

These vessels were typically hand-blown using heavy lead glass batch formulas, featuring thick kick-up bases, and finished with hand-cut facets and intricate copper-wheel or diamond-point engravings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining pontil marks on the base, surface wear such as fine scratches indicative of age, lead content weight, and the characteristic greyish refraction and bubbles within the hand-blown metal.

This piece can be displayed prominently within a traditional cabinet, styled on a bar cart, or used as a functional vessel to bring historical character to a curated home bar.

Antique glass should be washed exclusively by hand in warm water using mild, non-abrasive soap, avoiding extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the fragile historical material.
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