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Georgian Early 18th Century Baluster Dram Glass C1715-20
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Georgian Early 18th Century Baluster Dram Glass C1715-20

18th century
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Technical Description

A very fine early 18th century baluster dram glass dating to circa 1715–1720. It features a round funnel bowl with a solid base. The stem has a teared shoulder knop, with the tear extending down into the basal knop. The glass stands on a conical folded foot.

Historical Context

Early 18th-century heavy baluster glasses, dating roughly from 1690 to 1730, are among the earliest forms of English drinking glass. They are characterised by large bowls and thick stems composed of a series of knops, giving them a strong, architectural appearance.

Dram glasses were used in the early 18th century because strong spirits were consumed in small, quick measures, and these glasses provided the ideal size, strength, and practicality for that purpose.

If you wish to see more from the Dr Rigby Collection, comprising over 100 fine 18th-century wine glasses; please Check the article on our website - The Dr Rigby Collection of fine 18th century wine glasses

Date & Origin

England, c1715-20. Period of King George I.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 11.8cm

Rim diameter: 6.1cm

Foot diameter: 7.3cm

Weight: 232grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.8cm (4.65")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
7.3cm (2.87")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Baluster Dram Glass to the Georgian era.

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SA1209764
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2026031769
Description
Technical Description

A very fine early 18th century baluster dram glass dating to circa 1715–1720. It features a round funnel bowl with a solid base. The stem has a teared shoulder knop, with the tear extending down into the basal knop. The glass stands on a conical folded foot.

fig 1. An early 18th-century clear lead glass dram vessel featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a heavy baluster knopped stem on a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Early 18th Century Baluster Dram Glass C1715-20

Historical Context

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Early 18th-century heavy baluster glasses, dating roughly from 1690 to 1730, are among the earliest forms of English drinking glass.
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They are characterised by large bowls and thick stems composed of a series of knops, giving them a strong, architectural appearance.

fig 2. An early 18th-century clear lead glass dram vessel featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a heavy baluster knopped stem on a circular foot.
fig 2. Georgian Early 18th Century Baluster Dram Glass C1715-20

Dram glasses were used in the early 18th century because strong spirits were consumed in small, quick measures, and these glasses provided the ideal size, strength, and practicality for that purpose.

If you wish to see more from the Dr Rigby Collection, comprising over 100 fine 18th-century wine glasses; please Check the article on our website - The Dr Rigby Collection of fine 18th century wine glasses

Date & Origin

England, c1715-20. Period of King George I.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 11.8cm

Rim diameter: 6.1cm

Foot diameter: 7.3cm

Weight: 232grams

Height
11.8cm (4.65")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
7.3cm (2.87")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Baluster Dram Glass to the Georgian era.

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SA1209764
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Georgian Early 18th Century Baluster Dram Glass C1715-20

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An early 18th-century clear lead glass dram vessel featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a heavy baluster knopped stem on a circular foot.
Georgian Early 18th Century Baluster Dram Glass c1715-20
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An early 18th-century clear lead glass dram vessel featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a heavy baluster knopped stem on a circular foot.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBaluster knop, Trumpet bowl, Conical foot, Tear inclusion
  • SizeH 11.8 cm (5 in) x W 7.3 cm (3 in) x D 7.3 cm (3 in)

This early 18th-century Georgian baluster dram glass dates from the period between 1715 and 1720 during the reign of King George I. Made from clear lead glass, the vessel exhibits a round funnel trumpet bowl with a solid base, supported by a heavy stem featuring a teared shoulder knop and a basal knop containing visible tear inclusions, terminating in a conical folded foot. The piece possesses a clear, colourless finish throughout its structure, smooth glass surfaces, and a robust, architectural silhouette. The glass measures 11.8 cm high with a 7.3 cm foot diameter, giving it a sturdy and compact physical presence well-suited for display and use. Designed for serving strong spirits in small measures, this historical English drinking vessel suits placement on a sideboard top or within a gentleman's library setting. Collectors and enthusiasts of early British glassware can utilise the piece for tabletop display, historical study, or occasional use during formal dining and entertaining occasions. The robust lead glass composition and classic baluster design integrate seamlessly into traditional interior schemes, offering a functional antique item with genuine period character and visual presence for a home interior.

FAQs

A baluster dram glass is a small drinking vessel produced primarily in the early eighteenth century, designed for serving small quantities of spirits. It is characterized by a heavy stem featuring turned knops shaped like balusters, paired with a solid, thick base.

Early Georgian glass vessels were hand-blown using lead glass, developed by George Ravenscroft. Craftsmen joined separately blown bowls, hand-formed knopped stems, and folded or conical feet, leaving a distinctive raw or smoothed pontil mark beneath the base.

Authentic pieces feature heavy lead-glass weight, air-bubble inclusions, slight asymmetry from hand-blowing, and evidence of a snap pontil mark under the foot. Wear pattern rings beneath the foot ring consistent with age also indicate genuine antiques.

Small antique glass vessels can be grouped inside illuminated glass cabinets, arranged along a sideboard top, or placed on tray tables alongside modern barware to create historical texture.

Clean antique glassware by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish liquid, avoiding extreme heat or dishwashers which cause thermal shock and clouding. Dry immediately with a lint-free cloth to prevent water spots.
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