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A Georgian Cut Glass Novelty Melon Biscuit Barrel
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A Georgian Cut Glass Novelty Melon Biscuit Barrel

18th century
Description

A most unusual cut glass novelty biscuit barrel dating from the 1830's and formed to represent a melon. The ovoid body is extensively cut with strawberry diamonds and vertical cut panels. The rim is cut into 'leaves' and the lid has matching cutting with a 'stem' terminal. Novelty pieces from this era are much in demand and this lovely piece, as decorative as it is practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£35.00 Europe

£65.00 USA (including tarrif)

£45.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass. The lid fits well.

Date :- c1830.

Origin :- English.

Height :- 23.5 cms.

Diameter :- 14 cms. (widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Biscuit Barrel to the Georgian era.

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SA1180145
Dealers Internal Reference
13844
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Description
A most unusual cut glass novelty biscuit barrel dating from the 1830's and formed to represent a melon. The ovoid body is extensively cut with strawberry diamonds and vertical cut panels. The rim is cut into 'leaves' and the lid has matching cutting with a 'stem' terminal.
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Novelty pieces from this era are much in demand and this lovely piece, as decorative as it is practical.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A clear cut-glass lidded vessel shaped like a melon with diamond faceting and a curved glass stalk finial.
fig 1. A Georgian Cut Glass Novelty Melon Biscuit Barrel

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£35.00 Europe

£65.00 USA (including tarrif)

£45.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass. The lid fits well.

Date :- c1830.

Origin :- English.

Height :- 23.5 cms.

Diameter :- 14 cms. (widest point).

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Biscuit Barrel to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180145
Dealers Internal Ref
13844
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A clear cut-glass lidded vessel shaped like a melon with diamond faceting and a curved glass stalk finial.
A Georgian cut glass novelty melon biscuit barrel
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A clear cut-glass lidded vessel shaped like a melon with diamond faceting and a curved glass stalk finial.
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FAQs

Georgian cut glass from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries is known for its high lead content, substantial weight, and deeply cut geometric patterns such as diamonds, flutes, and slice cuts designed to refract candle light.

These vessels were primarily crafted from heavy lead crystal, hand-blown into moulds or free-blown before being ground and polished on iron and stone wheels to create detailed faceted surface patterns.

Authentic pieces often exhibit a subtle greyish or purplish tint, hand-finished pontil marks on the base, slight irregularities from hand-cutting, and slight surface wear appropriate for historical tableware.

Place the vessel on a dining sideboard, drinks trolley, or kitchen display shelf where direct or ambient light can highlight the faceted glass facets.

Hand wash the glass in lukewarm water using mild liquid detergent and a soft cloth, avoiding dishwashers, hot water, or abrasive pads that cause clouding or chipping.
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