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A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period
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A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

18th century
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A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand

Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

The height of 18th-century vanity in the palm of your hand. This exquisite miniature stand dates to the reign of George II, a period when "beauty patches" were an essential fashion statement for the Georgian elite. While most examples are larger, this exceptionally rare "tiny tazza" scale demonstrates the incredible skill of the Georgian glassblower. It is a masterclass in early English lead glass, surviving in impeccable condition for nearly 300 years.

Material: Heavy English Lead Glass (Flint Glass) with a characteristic grey-blue tint and "seed" inclusions.

Form: A shallow, upturned circular tray (tazza) with a thickened, fire-polished rim.

Stem: A classic early Georgian annular (ringed) knop, connecting the bowl to the base with architectural precision.

Foot: A wide, conical folded foot, a hallmark of 1730s production, designed to provide stability and resist chipping.

Pontil: A "rough" snapped pontil mark to the underside, indicating the piece was hand-blown and finished on a pontil rod.

Dimensions: Height: 4.2 cm | Diameter: 6.2 cm

Condition: Excellent; no chips, bruises, or clouding, with light, age-appropriate shelf wear to the base of the folded foot.

Provenance The G S. May Esquire Private Collection, London

Important Note for Collectors:

Provenance: This rare patch stand is part of a substantial, crated 14-piece collection of 18th-century miniature glass, all from The G S. May Esquire Private Collection, London

Collection Sale Inquiry: While this item is listed individually, I am open to offers for the collection en bloc. If you are interested in acquiring the complete 14-piece set, please inquire directly for further details and a full inventory.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.2cm (1.65")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this George II Glass Patch Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1206074
Description
A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand

Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

The height of 18th-century vanity in the palm of your hand.

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This exquisite miniature stand dates to the reign of George II, a period when "beauty patches" were an essential fashion statement for the Georgian elite.
Sandbanks Antiques

While most examples are larger, this exceptionally rare "tiny tazza" scale demonstrates the incredible skill of the Georgian glassblower. It is a masterclass in early English lead glass, surviving in impeccable condition for nearly 300 years.

fig 1. A clear lead glass patch stand featuring a shallow circular dish elevated on a knopped stem and a wide flat base.
fig 1. A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

Material: Heavy English Lead Glass (Flint Glass) with a characteristic grey-blue tint and "seed" inclusions.

Form: A shallow, upturned circular tray (tazza) with a thickened, fire-polished rim.

Stem: A classic early Georgian annular (ringed) knop, connecting the bowl to the base with architectural precision.

fig 2. A clear lead glass patch stand featuring a shallow circular dish elevated on a knopped stem and a wide flat base.
fig 2. A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

Foot: A wide, conical folded foot, a hallmark of 1730s production, designed to provide stability and resist chipping.

Pontil: A "rough" snapped pontil mark to the underside, indicating the piece was hand-blown and finished on a pontil rod.

fig 3. A clear lead glass patch stand featuring a shallow circular dish elevated on a knopped stem and a wide flat base.
fig 3. A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

Dimensions: Height: 4.2 cm | Diameter: 6.2 cm

Condition: Excellent; no chips, bruises, or clouding, with light, age-appropriate shelf wear to the base of the folded foot.

Provenance The G S. May Esquire Private Collection, London

fig 4. A clear lead glass patch stand featuring a shallow circular dish elevated on a knopped stem and a wide flat base.
fig 4. A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

Important Note for Collectors:

Provenance: This rare patch stand is part of a substantial, crated 14-piece collection of 18th-century miniature glass, all from The G S. May Esquire Private Collection, London

fig 5. A clear lead glass patch stand featuring a shallow circular dish elevated on a knopped stem and a wide flat base.
fig 5. A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period

Collection Sale Inquiry: While this item is listed individually, I am open to offers for the collection en bloc. If you are interested in acquiring the complete 14-piece set, please inquire directly for further details and a full inventory.

Height
4.2cm (1.65")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this George II Glass Patch Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206074
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A Rare George II Miniature Lead Glass Patch Stand Circa 1730 – Early Georgian Period
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FAQs

A patch stand is a small tabletop pedestal dish used during the 18th century to hold facial beauty patches made of silk or velvet, which were fashionable cosmetic accessories of the era.

Early Georgian patch stands were typically hand-blown from lead glass, also known as flint glass, which provided distinct clarity, substantial weight, and a brilliant resonance.

Authentic George II lead glass often displays characteristic hand-blown features, such as slight structural irregularities, a pontil mark on the base, subtle air bubbles, and a subtle grey or purplish cast inherent to early glassmaking.

In modern interiors, a miniature glass patch stand functions effectively as a trinket dish or ring holder on a dressing table, bedside stand, or bathroom vanity.

Antique lead glass should be cleaned by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding extreme temperature shifts and harsh abrasives to preserve the clarity and surface condition.
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