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Rare Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Glass Rummer C1820
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Rare Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Glass Rummer C1820

18th century
Sold 20 November 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An exceptionally rare early 19th century glass rummer dating to c1820.

It has a large bucket bowl engraved with a large hop on one side of the bowl and two sheaves of barley in a bow above the initials EP and a sprig of grass.

Ball knop stem above a conical foot.

Comments

The glass collector will be used to seeing hops and barley engraved on 19th century ale glasses, generally with narrow conical bowls and there are some stunning examples. However, to find this decoration on a large rummer is exceptionally rare. There are almost 350 sold rummers from the 19th century on our web site but only ONE has hop and Barley. We've always found this rarity strange, in as much as the rummer form is an ideal glass for beer. You would think that many Rummers were used for Ale, but the engravings don’t back that up.

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 13 cm

Bowl diameter: 8.9 cm

Foot diameter: 7.8 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Engraved Rummer Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178823
Dealers Internal Reference
2025311001
Description
Technical Description

An exceptionally rare early 19th century glass rummer dating to c1820.

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It has a large bucket bowl engraved with a large hop on one side of the bowl and two sheaves of barley in a bow above the initials EP and a sprig of grass.
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fig 1. A clear, footed Georgian glass rummer featuring detailed wheel-engraved hop and barley motifs.
fig 1. Rare Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Glass Rummer C1820

Ball knop stem above a conical foot.

Comments

The glass collector will be used to seeing hops and barley engraved on 19th century ale glasses, generally with narrow conical bowls and there are some stunning examples. However, to find this decoration on a large rummer is exceptionally rare. There are almost 350 sold rummers from the 19th century on our web site but only ONE has hop and Barley. We've always found this rarity strange, in as much as the rummer form is an ideal glass for beer. You would think that many Rummers were used for Ale, but the engravings don’t back that up.

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 13 cm

Bowl diameter: 8.9 cm

Foot diameter: 7.8 cm

Height
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Engraved Rummer Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178823
Dealers Internal Ref
2025311001
Exhibit Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A clear, footed Georgian glass rummer featuring detailed wheel-engraved hop and barley motifs.
Rare Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Glass Rummer c1820
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A clear, footed Georgian glass rummer featuring detailed wheel-engraved hop and barley motifs.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWheel-engraved hop and barley, Knopped stem, Conical bowl, Plain foot
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in)

A rummer is a large, heavy type of drinking glass that became popular in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, typically used for serving rum, ale, or wine.

These pieces were traditionally hand-blown from lead glass, featuring thick walls and a short stem, and were often decorated using wheel-engraving or diamond-point techniques.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, slightly uneven hand-blown characteristics, and high lead content weight.

Antique glassware adds tactile historic character when displayed on open shelving, within glass-fronted cabinets, or utilised thoughtfully on a dining table.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive scrubbers to preserve the finish.
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