Georgian Glass Pan Top Rummer 18th Century

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ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialHand-Blown Lead Glass, Flint Glass
ColourClear
MotifsPan top bowl, Capstan stem, Circular foot, Polished pontil
SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Georgian pan top glass rummer displays the robust character of early nineteenth-century glassware, fashioned in clear hand-blown lead flint glass with a heavy-weight handle. The piece exhibits a wide, flared conical bowl above a knopped capstan stem, sitting on a flat circular foot with a polished pontil mark visible underneath. Subtle tool marks and slight imperfections within the glass catch the light, revealing the traditional hand-blown manufacturing process. Standing at 12.5 cm high, this functional vessel is suited for serving wine, beer or spirits in a dining room, displayed upon a sideboard top or used for daily entertaining in an English country house setting.

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A Georgian pan top glass rummer is a short-stemmed drinking vessel produced in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Characterised by a broad, flared upper bowl sitting above a waist and stem, these glasses were traditionally used for drinking punch, rum, or ale.

Georgian rummers were primarily hand-blown from lead glass, also known as flint glass, which provided clarity, weight, and acoustic resonance. The pieces feature hand-tooled construction with a solid stem and a circular foot, often bearing a snapped or polished pontil mark beneath the base.

Authentic period rummers display subtle irregular shapes from hand-blowing, small air bubbles or seed inclusions, and natural wear patterns on the base rim. They often possess a distinct greyish tint within the thick glass gather and a pontil scar on the underside of the foot.

Incorporate a Georgian glass rummer into a contemporary bar cart setup alongside modern decanters, or group multiple historic glasses together on a timber sideboard to catch ambient light. They also serve as decorative vessels on open kitchen shelving or dressed dining tables.

Hand wash antique glassware individually in lukewarm water using mild detergent and a soft cloth, avoiding extreme temperature changes that cause thermal shock. Never place historic glass in a dishwasher, and dry immediately with a lint-free towel to prevent mineral spots.

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Georgian Pan Top Glass Rummer

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