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Georgian Rib-moulded Ogee Bowl Pedestal Stem Sweetmeat Glass
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Georgian Rib-moulded Ogee Bowl Pedestal Stem Sweetmeat Glass

18th century
Sold 13 March 2026 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English, panel-moulded, pedestal stem sweetmeat glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a panel-moulded double ogee-shaped bowl measuring 9.8 cm (3.9 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl sits on a merise and an eight-sided pedestal stem which ends in two basal collars. The stem leads to a panel-moulded domed and folded foot which measures 8.5 cm (3.4 inches) in diameter. The glass is 16.5 cm (6.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 315 g. (~ 11 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
9.8cm (3.86")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Sweetmeat Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1180913
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8773
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, panel-moulded, pedestal stem sweetmeat glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat glass featuring an ogee bowl with rib moulding on a pedestal stem and ribbed foot.
fig 1. Georgian Rib-moulded Ogee Bowl Pedestal Stem Sweetmeat Glass

The glass has a panel-moulded double ogee-shaped bowl measuring 9.8 cm (3.9 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl sits on a merise and an eight-sided pedestal stem which ends in two basal collars. The stem leads to a panel-moulded domed and folded foot which measures 8.5 cm (3.4 inches) in diameter. The glass is 16.5 cm (6.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 315 g. (~ 11 oz.).

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
9.8cm (3.86")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Sweetmeat Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180913
Dealers Internal Ref
8773
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat glass featuring an ogee bowl with rib moulding on a pedestal stem and ribbed foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Rib-moulded Ogee Bowl Pedestal Stem Sweetmeat Glass

Archive II A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat glass featuring an ogee bowl with rib moulding on a pedestal stem and ribbed foot. View II
Archive III A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat glass featuring an ogee bowl with rib moulding on a pedestal stem and ribbed foot. View III
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat glass featuring an ogee bowl with rib moulding on a pedestal stem and ribbed foot.
Georgian rib-moulded ogee bowl pedestal stem sweetmeat glass
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A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat glass featuring an ogee bowl with rib moulding on a pedestal stem and ribbed foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStemware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsRib moulding, Ogee bowl, Pedestal stem, Ribbed foot
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 9.8 cm (4 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A sweetmeat glass is a specialized piece of stemware produced during the 18th century, designed specifically for serving small sweet confections, nuts, or preserved fruits at the end of a formal meal.

These items were typically crafted from lead glass, which provided a heavier weight and a brilliant clarity, often shaped using moulds to create ribbed or fluted patterns before being finished by hand.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities or air bubbles within the metal from period production techniques, and characteristic wear consistent with age.

Placing period glassware on open shelving, within glass-fronted cabinets, or using them as standalone decorative objects on sideboards allows their historic craftsmanship to stand out against modern backdrops.

Antique glass should be washed gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, abrasive materials, or dishwashers to protect the delicate surface and historic metal.
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