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An Extremely Rare King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, Circa 1720
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An Extremely Rare King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, Circa 1720

18th century
Sold 19 January 2026 · Sandbanks Antiques
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An Extremely Rare Early 18th Century English King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, circa 1720

The thistle shaped bowl of exceptional thickness, raised on a substantial plain stem, over a conical folded foot.

Height 17.8cm

Condition:- Excellent for 305 years approx.

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Provenance

Robin Kern Collection, Sold Bonhams

* An almost identical glass is illustrated by L M Bickerton, Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses (1986), p.143, no.360 and was sold by Bonhams on 2 May 2018, lot 27.

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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Antique Toastmasters Glass to the 1700s.

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An Extremely Rare Early 18th Century English King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, circa 1720
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The thistle shaped bowl of exceptional thickness, raised on a substantial plain stem, over a conical folded foot.
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fig 1. An antique George I lead glass toastmasters goblet featuring a conical bowl with a solid interior deceptive base, a baluster stem, and a folded foot.
fig 1. An Extremely Rare King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, Circa 1720

Height 17.8cm

Condition:- Excellent for 305 years approx.

No chips

Provenance

Robin Kern Collection, Sold Bonhams

An almost identical glass is illustrated by L M Bickerton, Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses (1986), p.143, no.360 and was sold by Bonhams on 2 May 2018, lot 27.

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Antique Toastmasters Glass to the 1700s.

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Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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Archive I An antique George I lead glass toastmasters goblet featuring a conical bowl with a solid interior deceptive base, a baluster stem, and a folded foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Extremely Rare King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, Circa 1720

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An antique George I lead glass toastmasters goblet featuring a conical bowl with a solid interior deceptive base, a baluster stem, and a folded foot.
An Extremely Rare King George I Heavy Deceptive Wine Toastmaster's Glass, circa 1720
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An antique George I lead glass toastmasters goblet featuring a conical bowl with a solid interior deceptive base, a baluster stem, and a folded foot.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsSolid deceptive bowl, Baluster stem, Folded foot, Pontil mark

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A toastmasters glass features a heavily thickened solid base or bowl interior, creating the optical illusion of a full measure of wine while actually holding a significantly smaller quantity. This allowed the host or toastmaster to participate in numerous toasts throughout an evening without becoming overly intoxicated.

These pieces were typically crafted from high-lead flux glass, developed in late 17th-century Britain, which imparted a heavier weight, high refractive index, and a resonant ring. They were hand-blown and shaped using traditional tools, often featuring folded feet and heavy baluster stems.

Authentic pieces from the George I era exhibit characteristics such as heavy weight due to high lead content, pontil marks on the underside of the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, and distinctive inclusions or bubbles within the metal of the glass.

Antique glassware brings historical depth and textural contrast to modern interiors when displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving, or utilised as refined table accents that highlight artisanal craftsmanship.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock, and dried thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
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