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Georgian Rib-moulded Small Sweetmeat Glass or Patch Stand
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Georgian Rib-moulded Small Sweetmeat Glass or Patch Stand

18th century
Description

This is a Georgian, English, rib-moulded balustroid sweetmeat glass or patch stand dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1740. It is the second time this glass has passed through our hands.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a slightly wrythened rib-moulded double ogee-shaped bowl measuring 8.7 cm (3.5 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl sits on a short, knopped stem that ends in a panel-moulded foot which measures 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter. The glass is 6.2 cm (2.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 130 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Provenance: With us (May 2019). The Graham Slater Collection.

Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Patch Stand to the 1750s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09039661
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Rough snapped pontil scar to the base: made before polished pontils became widespread.
Wrythen rib moulding on the bowl: blown in an open-and-shut mould.
Rubbing and tiny scratches around the foot rim: honest wear from centuries of use.
True baluster knop to the stem: standard mid-18th century glass form.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.2cm (2.44")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8.7cm (3.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148523
Dealers Internal Reference
8317
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, rib-moulded balustroid sweetmeat glass or patch stand dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1740. It is the second time this glass has passed through our hands.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot.
fig 1. Georgian Rib-moulded Small Sweetmeat Glass or Patch Stand

The glass has a slightly wrythened rib-moulded double ogee-shaped bowl measuring 8.7 cm (3.5 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl sits on a short, knopped stem that ends in a panel-moulded foot which measures 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter. The glass is 6.2 cm (2.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 130 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Provenance: With us (May 2019). The Graham Slater Collection.

Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Patch Stand to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 09039661
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Rough snapped pontil scar to the base: made before polished pontils became widespread.
Wrythen rib moulding on the bowl: blown in an open-and-shut mould.
Rubbing and tiny scratches around the foot rim: honest wear from centuries of use.
True baluster knop to the stem: standard mid-18th century glass form.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
6.2cm (2.44")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8.7cm (3.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148523
Dealers Internal Ref
8317
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot.

Georgian Rib-moulded Small Sweetmeat Glass or Patch Stand

Archive II A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot. View II
Archive III A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot. View III
Archive IV A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot. View IV
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theworldismadeofglassltd
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A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot.
Georgian rib-moulded small sweetmeat glass or patch stand
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A small Georgian clear lead glass patch stand featuring a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot.
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  • ObjectPatch Stand
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Crystal Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsRib-moulded bowl, Knopped stem, Spreading ribbed foot
  • SizeH 6.2 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 8.7 cm (3 in)

This clear lead crystal glass sweetmeat glass or patch stand dates from the Georgian period in 1750. The piece takes the form of a small footed dish with a rib-moulded shallow bowl, a knopped stem, and a spreading ribbed foot, showing age-related wear to the foot rim and a rough pontil mark on the underside. It stands 6.2 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 8.7 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item functions as a decorative tabletop display piece on a sideboard top in a living room, dining room, or hallway. It suits traditional English country house settings and provides a historic focal point when placed on flat surfaces.

FAQs

A patch stand or sweetmeat glass is an elevated glass vessel popular during the 18th century, designed to hold sweetmeats, candied fruits, or cosmetic beauty patches. These pedestal dishes featured decorative moulding, stem knops, and wide shallow bowls to present small items at social gatherings.

They were predominantly crafted from lead crystal glass, known for its refractive index, density, and clarity. The pieces were hand-blown or pattern-moulded, often featuring ribbing, cut facets, or knopped stems fused together while molten.

Authentic Georgian glassware typically displays a pontil mark on the underside of the base where it was detached from the glassmakers iron, alongside minor air inclusions or striations within the glass. Natural wear patterns, such as fine scratches on the foot rim where the item rested on surfaces, are also key indicators.

These small pedestal glasses function as trinket dishes on a dressing table, bedside table, or sideboard top for holding rings, cufflinks, or small keepsakes. They can also be integrated into dining settings or curated cabinet displays alongside other glass pieces.

Clean by hand using lukewarm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth, avoiding hot water to prevent thermal shock. Do not use dishwashers, and dry immediately with a soft towel to prevent water spot marks.
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