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Large Georgian Glass Rummer C1820 (4 Inch Rim Diameter)
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Large Georgian Glass Rummer C1820 (4 Inch Rim Diameter)

18th century
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Technical Description

A superb large Georgian glass rummer dating to c1820. It has a bucket bowl with a band of wide flute cuts to the bottom section. Angular knop stem above conical foot with polished pontil.

One of the best pairs we have had in some time.

Date & Origin

England, c1820, Period of George III

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 16.2 cm

Rim diameter: 10.2 cm

Foot diameter: 8.6 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.2cm (6.38")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

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

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SA1181193
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2025150105
Description
Technical Description

A superb large Georgian glass rummer dating to c1820. It has a bucket bowl with a band of wide flute cuts to the bottom section. Angular knop stem above conical foot with polished pontil.

fig 1. A clear Georgian cut glass rummer featuring a fluted lower bowl, a short knopped stem, and a wide circular foot.
fig 1. Large Georgian Glass Rummer C1820 (4 Inch Rim Diameter)

One of the best pairs we have had in some time.

Date & Origin

England, c1820, Period of George III

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 16.2 cm

Rim diameter: 10.2 cm

Foot diameter: 8.6 cm

Height
16.2cm (6.38")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1181193
Dealers Internal Ref
2025150105
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Archive I A clear Georgian cut glass rummer featuring a fluted lower bowl, a short knopped stem, and a wide circular foot.

Large Georgian Glass Rummer c1820 (4 inch rim diameter)

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A clear Georgian cut glass rummer featuring a fluted lower bowl, a short knopped stem, and a wide circular foot.
Large Georgian Glass Rummer c1820 (4 inch rim diameter)
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A clear Georgian cut glass rummer featuring a fluted lower bowl, a short knopped stem, and a wide circular foot.
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A rummer is a type of large drinking glass featuring a generous bowl, a short stem, and a flat circular foot, widely produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain. Originally designed for serving toddies, punch, and spirits, these glasses evolved from earlier European drinking vessel designs.

Georgian rummers were hand-blown using English heavy lead glass, historically known as flint glass. Artisans cut facets, flutes, or decorative engravings directly into the heavy glass body before hand-polishing the finished piece.

Authentic Georgian glassware frequently exhibits a polished or rough pontil mark on the underside of the base, along with subtle hand-blown variations like minute air bubbles. Lead crystal from this era is notably heavy for its size and typically displays a dark, greyish-purple cast when viewed against natural light.

An antique rummer can be displayed as part of a curated bar cart arrangement or set inside a glazed display cabinet alongside contemporary barware. It can also function as an occasional serving glass for modern cocktails, spirit serves, or table styling.

Antique lead glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding extreme temperature shifts that cause thermal shock. The surface should be dried immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth, and automated dishwashers must be avoided to prevent surface hazing or clouding.
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