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Georgian White Opaline Glass Egg Cup, Blue Glass Rim
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Georgian White Opaline Glass Egg Cup, Blue Glass Rim

18th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a scarce Georgian, white opaline glass egg cup with a blue glass bowl rim dating from the middle to end of the 18th century, c1780.

The egg cup is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 240 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The egg cup is in the white opaline colourway and is campana-shaped and measures 6.2 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the everted rim which has been enhanced with trailed blue glass. The bowl sits on a short, plain stem and a circular foot that measures 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter. The egg cup is 9 cm (3.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration. There is a collector's sticker on the base of the foot for the Paul Kettle Collection.

It weighs 105 g. (~ 4 oz.).

Provenance: The Paul Kettle Collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this White Opaline Egg Cup to the 18th Century.

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SA1196063
Dealers Internal Reference
8951
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Description
This is a scarce Georgian, white opaline glass egg cup with a blue glass bowl rim dating from the middle to end of the 18th century, c1780.

The egg cup is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 240 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. A small white opaline glass pedestal egg cup featuring a distinct blue glass rim.
fig 1. Georgian White Opaline Glass Egg Cup, Blue Glass Rim

The egg cup is in the white opaline colourway and is campana-shaped and measures 6.2 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the everted rim which has been enhanced with trailed blue glass. The bowl sits on a short, plain stem and a circular foot that measures 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter. The egg cup is 9 cm (3.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration. There is a collector's sticker on the base of the foot for the Paul Kettle Collection.

It weighs 105 g. (~ 4 oz.).

Provenance: The Paul Kettle Collection

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this White Opaline Egg Cup to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196063
Dealers Internal Ref
8951
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 small white opaline glass pedestal egg cup featuring a distinct blue glass rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian White Opaline Glass Egg Cup, Blue Glass Rim

Archive II A small white opaline glass pedestal egg cup featuring a distinct blue glass rim. View II
Archive III A small white opaline glass pedestal egg cup featuring a distinct blue glass rim. 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.
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A small white opaline glass pedestal egg cup featuring a distinct blue glass rim.
Georgian white opaline glass egg cup, blue glass rim
Ref: SA1196063
A small white opaline glass pedestal egg cup featuring a distinct blue glass rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEgg Cups
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOpaline Glass
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsPedestal foot, Flared rim, Applied contrasting trim
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6.2 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Opaline glass is a type of semi-opaque glass, often in pastel or white shades, which gained popularity in Europe during the late 18th and 19th centuries, including the Georgian period.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using glass batches containing bone ash, arsenic, or tin oxide to achieve the characteristic opaque white appearance, often finished with applied coloured glass rims.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base from hand-blowing, minor surface irregularities, and a characteristic translucency when held up to a strong light source.

Such small decorative items work effectively when displayed in curated groups on open shelving, mantelpieces, or as part of a traditional tablescape to add historical texture.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, abrasive sponges, or ultrasonic cleaners to protect the fragile surface and coloured rims.
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