Georgian Toastmaster Wine Glass 18th Century

Name: Georgian ‘Toastmaster’ Wine Glass, C.1830
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1164447
Price: 75 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead Glass, Crystal
ColourClear
MotifsThick deceptive bowl, Fluted cut facets, Knopped stem, Circular foot
SizeH 8.9 cm (4 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

This Georgian toastmaster wine glass dates to circa 1830 and follows the Georgian style. Made from clear lead glass, the piece has a transparent finish and reflects light across its surface. The design incorporates a thick deceptive bowl detailed with fluted cut facets, a knopped stem providing vertical balance, and a flat circular foot at the base. Minor surface bubbles are visible within the transparent material, reflecting traditional glass production methods of the period. The glass measures 8.9 cm high, 5.1 cm wide, and 5.1 cm deep. In a modern home, this item works well displayed on a sideboard top or within a glazed cabinet, and serves as an engaging conversation piece for a collection of antique drinking vessels.

FAQs

A toastmaster glass is a specialised 18th or 19th-century drinking vessel crafted with an exceptionally thick interior base inside the bowl to create the illusion of a full measure while holding a minimal volume of liquid, allowing the host to remain sober while responding to every toast.

During the late Georgian and Regency periods, stemware was hand-blown from lead glass, featuring hand-cut fluting, tool-shaped knopped stems, and hand-finished circular foot bases.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand production, such as slight weight asymmetry, tiny air bubbles trapped within the glass matrix, micro-abrasions on the underside of the base, and a reduced bowl volume relative to exterior dimensions.

Historical glassware can be arranged in small groupings inside illuminated display cabinets, positioned on a brass tray upon a sideboard, or styled on a dining room bar cart alongside contemporary decanters.

Hand wash antique glass individually in tepid water using mild liquid soap, avoiding dishwashers, sudden temperature shifts, and abrasive cloths that could cause surface scratches or thermal cracking.

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