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Georgian Plain Barrel Bowl Tumbler
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Georgian Plain Barrel Bowl Tumbler

19th century
Sold 16 April 2026 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, plain glass ale or beer tumbler dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1780.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base.

The glass has a barrel-shaped bowl measuring 6.7 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the top rim. The bowl is plain and ends in a base that measures 5.2 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter. The glass is 10.2 cm (4.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a collector's sticker on the glass near the base and another to the underside of the base.

English lead glass weighing in at 285 g. (~ 10 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Tumbler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182444
Dealers Internal Reference
8661
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Description
This is a Georgian, plain glass ale or beer tumbler dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1780.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base.

fig 1. A clear, handblown glass tumbler with a barrel-shaped bowl and a thick, weighted base.
fig 1. Georgian Plain Barrel Bowl Tumbler

The glass has a barrel-shaped bowl measuring 6.7 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the top rim. The bowl is plain and ends in a base that measures 5.2 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter. The glass is 10.2 cm (4.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a collector's sticker on the glass near the base and another to the underside of the base.

English lead glass weighing in at 285 g. (~ 10 oz.).

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Tumbler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182444
Dealers Internal Ref
8661
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear, handblown glass tumbler with a barrel-shaped bowl and a thick, weighted base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Plain Barrel Bowl Tumbler

Archive II A clear, handblown glass tumbler with a barrel-shaped bowl and a thick, weighted base. View II
Archive III A clear, handblown glass tumbler with a barrel-shaped bowl and a thick, weighted base. View III
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theworldismadeofglassltd
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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A clear, handblown glass tumbler with a barrel-shaped bowl and a thick, weighted base.
Georgian plain barrel bowl tumbler
Ref: SA1182444
A clear, handblown glass tumbler with a barrel-shaped bowl and a thick, weighted base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBarrel bowl, Thick kick-up base, Smooth polished rim
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 6.7 cm (3 in) x D 5.2 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Georgian glassware encompasses items produced during the reigns of the four King Georges in Britain, spanning from 1714 to 1830. This era saw significant developments in glass chemistry, particularly with the refinement of lead crystal, which gave pieces greater clarity, weight, and brilliance.

Glassware from this period was predominantly handblown using potash or lead metal compositions. Craftsmen utilised free-blowing, mould-blowing, and pontil marking techniques, resulting in unique characteristics such as uneven thickness, surface striations, and a rough pontil scar on the base.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the metal for wear marks, tiny air bubbles, and a characteristic dark grey or blue-grey tone in lead glass. Genuine pieces typically exhibit a polished or snapped pontil mark on the underside and show age-appropriate surface wear, such as fine scratches from use.

Historic glassware can be displayed on open shelving, within traditional glass-fronted cabinets, or utilised functionally for dining and entertaining. Their tactile surfaces and subtle imperfections add texture and historical depth to contemporary tabletops and cabinet displays.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock. Items should be dried with a soft linen cloth and never placed in a dishwasher or exposed to harsh chemicals.
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