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Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass
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Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass

18th century
Description

This is a scarce Georgian, English, wrythen-moulded flammiform dwarf ale glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1780.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a funnel-shaped bowl measuring 5.3 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the upper rim. The bowl is wrythen-moulded with a second gather of glass that reaches up to within two centimetres of the upper rim and has a flammiform fringe. The bowl sits on a knopped stem and a conical foot which measures 6 cm (2.4 inches) in diameter. The glass is 12 cm (4.8 inches) in height. There is an 8 mm long shallow scratch on the top of the foot which contains two unburst bubbles dating from manufacture. There are no chips, cracks, other significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from lead metal weighing 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1208752
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9058
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Description
This is a scarce Georgian, English, wrythen-moulded flammiform dwarf ale glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1780.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age.

“
This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian clear lead glass dwarf ale glass featuring flammiform optical moulding on the conical bowl and a short stem resting on a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass

The glass has a funnel-shaped bowl measuring 5.3 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the upper rim. The bowl is wrythen-moulded with a second gather of glass that reaches up to within two centimetres of the upper rim and has a flammiform fringe. The bowl sits on a knopped stem and a conical foot which measures 6 cm (2.4 inches) in diameter. The glass is 12 cm (4.8 inches) in height. There is an 8 mm long shallow scratch on the top of the foot which contains two unburst bubbles dating from manufacture. There are no chips, cracks, other significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from lead metal weighing 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208752
Dealers Internal Ref
9058
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian clear lead glass dwarf ale glass featuring flammiform optical moulding on the conical bowl and a short stem resting on a circular foot.

Georgian flammiform dwarf ale glass

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian clear lead glass dwarf ale glass featuring flammiform optical moulding on the conical bowl and a short stem resting on a circular foot. View II
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
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An 18th-century Georgian clear lead glass dwarf ale glass featuring flammiform optical moulding on the conical bowl and a short stem resting on a circular foot.
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A dwarf ale glass is a small 18th-century drinking vessel designed specifically for consuming ale, characterised by its short stem and conical or trumpet-shaped bowl.

These glasses were hand-blown using heavy lead crystal glass, often featuring optical moulding techniques such as flammiform ribbing and hand-finished pontil marks on the base.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-crafting including slight asymmetry, natural wear on the base rim, a rough or ground pontil mark, and a dark tone characteristic of lead glass.

Antique glass vessels are frequently arranged inside illuminated display cabinets, placed on decorative trays upon sideboards, or grouped alongside other historic glassware on open shelving.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish liquid, avoiding harsh chemicals, thermal shock, and dishwashers to prevent glass sickness or cracking.
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