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Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot
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Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot

18th century
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Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand c.1740 | Triple-Knop Stem & Terraced Foot

A Rare Miniature Masterpiece

An exceptional Georgian miniature glass patch stand (tazza), dating to circa 1740. Standing at a diminutive 5.5cm, this is a premier "cabinet piece."

While full-sized tazzas are highly collectible, finding a miniature of this complexity—featuring both a triple-knop stem and a terraced base—is a significant rarity for the specialist glass collector.

Exquisite Craftsmanship

The Top: A shallow circular pan with a thick, galleried (upturned) rim.

The Stem: A sophisticated triple-knop arrangement, showcasing the fine hand-tooling and light refraction typical of mid-18th-century flint glass.

The Foot: A distinctive flat, terraced (stepped) foot. This architectural "stepped" design was a labour-intensive feature that adds immense character and stability to the piece.

Authenticity: The underside features a sharp, snapped pontil mark, confirming its pre-industrial, hand-blown origin.

Historical Context

These miniature stands were the height of fashion on George II-era dressing tables. They were used to hold "patches"—small shapes of black silk or velvet used by the elite to accentuate the complexion or hide scars. Survival of such a delicate, small-scale item is remarkable.

Condition Report:

Very Good. The glass remains bright and clear with excellent lustre. No chips, cracks, or restorations. It displays the characteristic "seeds" (tiny air bubbles) and light striations that are the hallmarks of authentic 1740s lead glass.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm

Period: c.1740 (Georgian / George II)

Material: Lead (Flint) Glass

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
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Patch Stand to the Georgian era.

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Description
Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand c.1740 | Triple-Knop Stem & Terraced Foot

A Rare Miniature Masterpiece

An exceptional Georgian miniature glass patch stand (tazza), dating to circa 1740. Standing at a diminutive 5.5cm, this is a premier "cabinet piece."

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While full-sized tazzas are highly collectible, finding a miniature of this complexity—featuring both a triple-knop stem and a terraced base—is a significant rarity for the specialist glass collector.
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fig 1. A clear glass Georgian miniature patch stand featuring a shallow circular tray top, a triple-knop stem, and a round terraced base.
fig 1. Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot

Exquisite Craftsmanship

The Top: A shallow circular pan with a thick, galleried (upturned) rim.

The Stem: A sophisticated triple-knop arrangement, showcasing the fine hand-tooling and light refraction typical of mid-18th-century flint glass.

fig 2. A clear glass Georgian miniature patch stand featuring a shallow circular tray top, a triple-knop stem, and a round terraced base.
fig 2. Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot

The Foot: A distinctive flat, terraced (stepped) foot. This architectural "stepped" design was a labour-intensive feature that adds immense character and stability to the piece.

Authenticity: The underside features a sharp, snapped pontil mark, confirming its pre-industrial, hand-blown origin.

fig 3. A clear glass Georgian miniature patch stand featuring a shallow circular tray top, a triple-knop stem, and a round terraced base.
fig 3. Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot

Historical Context

These miniature stands were the height of fashion on George II-era dressing tables. They were used to hold "patches"—small shapes of black silk or velvet used by the elite to accentuate the complexion or hide scars. Survival of such a delicate, small-scale item is remarkable.

fig 4. A clear glass Georgian miniature patch stand featuring a shallow circular tray top, a triple-knop stem, and a round terraced base.
fig 4. Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot

Condition Report:

Very Good. The glass remains bright and clear with excellent lustre. No chips, cracks, or restorations. It displays the characteristic "seeds" (tiny air bubbles) and light striations that are the hallmarks of authentic 1740s lead glass.

fig 5. A clear glass Georgian miniature patch stand featuring a shallow circular tray top, a triple-knop stem, and a round terraced base.
fig 5. Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand C.1740 Triple-knop Stem & Terraced Foot

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm

Period: c.1740 (Georgian / George II)

Material: Lead (Flint) Glass

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.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Patch Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206808
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A clear glass Georgian miniature patch stand featuring a shallow circular tray top, a triple-knop stem, and a round terraced base.
Rare Georgian Miniature Glass Patch Stand c.1740 Triple-Knop Stem & Terraced Foot
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialClear Glass, Lead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsTriple-knop stem, Terraced foot, Shallow tray top
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian miniature glass patch stand dates to circa 1740 and follows the Georgian style. Made from clear lead glass, the piece takes the form of a tazza comprising a shallow circular tray top with a thick upturned rim, a stem formed of three distinct round knops, and a round terraced foot with stepped mouldings. The structure exhibits light striations and tiny internal air bubbles within the transparent material, along with hand-tooled junctions between the elements. The stand measures 5.5 cm high. Historically placed on George II-era dressing tables to hold cosmetic patches, this cabinet piece suits display on a sideboard top in a collector cabinet or traditional interior. The transparent clarity of the glass allows light to pass directly through the tray, stem, and stepped base.

FAQs

A Georgian glass patch stand is a small, elevated glass pedestal dish produced during the eighteenth century, originally designed to hold cosmetic patches or small confections on dressing tables.

These stands were hand-blown from heavy lead crystal glass, incorporating decorative knapped stems and hand-shaped terraced or folded circular feet.

Authentic period pieces often feature a rough or ground pontil mark on the underside of the base, subtle air bubbles or striations within the metal, and slight surface wear on the rim of the foot.

A miniature glass stand can be placed on a dressing table, desk, or open shelving unit to hold small items of jewellery or function as a standalone decorative accent.

Wash the glass gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild liquid detergent, avoiding abrasive cloths, dishwashers, or sudden temperature changes that could cause thermal shock.
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