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Georgian ‘Toastmaster’ Wine Glass, C.1850
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Georgian ‘Toastmaster’ Wine Glass, C.1850

18th century
Description

A lovely Georgian 'Toastmaster' wine glass, with a facet cut deceptive bowl, designed in such a way as to make it look like a full glass, but help keep the Toastmaster sober.

Date: c.1850

Dimensions: Height: 3.5 inches. Diameter: 2 inches (8.9 x 5.1 cm)

Condition: Undamaged. No chips, cracks or scratches.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Georgian Toastmaster Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

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SA1164450
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1769/A
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Description
A lovely Georgian 'Toastmaster' wine glass, with a facet cut deceptive bowl, designed in such a way as to make it look like a full glass, but help keep the Toastmaster sober.

Date: c.1850

Dimensions: Height: 3.5 inches. Diameter: 2 inches (8.9 x 5.1 cm)

Condition: Undamaged. No chips, cracks or scratches.

Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Georgian Toastmaster Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164450
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1769/A
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A clear glass toastmaster wine glass featuring a thick deceptive conical bowl, a knopped stem, and a flat circular foot.
Georgian ‘Toastmaster’ wine glass, c.1850
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A clear glass toastmaster wine glass featuring a thick deceptive conical bowl, a knopped stem, and a flat circular foot.
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FAQs

A toastmaster glass is an antique drinking vessel crafted with a thick deceptive bowl that holds a significantly smaller volume of liquid than its outer dimensions suggest. Originating in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these glasses allowed the toastmaster to remain sober while proposing multiple toasts throughout formal gatherings.

These glasses were traditionally hand-blown using lead glass or flint glass, chosen for its clarity, substantial weight, and acoustic ring. The thick-walled bowl was formed during the blowing process, often supported by a knopped stem and a wide circular foot.

Authentic pieces display period manufacturing marks such as a ground pontil scar beneath the base, slight physical asymmetry, and micro-wear scratches on the underside of the foot from contact with surfaces. Lead glass from this era also exhibits notable density and produces a clear tone when tapped.

Place the glass on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or display cabinet alongside period decanters to highlight its unique silhouette. It can also function as a focal point within curated open shelving displays or glassware collections.

Wash antique glass manually in lukewarm water using mild liquid detergent and a soft sponge, avoiding hot water temperatures that cause thermal shock. Dry immediately with a lint-free microfibre cloth and avoid dishwasher use or abrasive compounds.
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