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Georgian Sweetmeat Glass English C1765
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Georgian Sweetmeat Glass English C1765

18th century
Sold 10 June 2026 · Marris Antiques
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Description

Georgian sweetmeat glass. The double ogee bowl with dentate rim above a multi spiral opaque twist stem and plain heavy foot. English c1765.

Rim dia: 7.4 cm.

Foot dia: 4.7 cm.

Weight: 135 grams.

Condition: Very good.

Note: A rare little sweetmeat glass of diminutive size .

Provenance: The Christopher Farlow Collection.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7.4cm (2.91")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Declaration

Marris Antiques has dated this Georgian Sweetmeat Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1210626
Dealers Internal Reference
MK 90
Description
Georgian sweetmeat glass. The double ogee bowl with dentate rim above a multi spiral opaque twist stem and plain heavy foot. English c1765.

Rim dia: 7.4 cm.

Foot dia: 4.7 cm.

Weight: 135 grams.

Condition: Very good.

fig 1. A clear glass sweetmeat dish featuring a ribbed, fluted bowl atop a baluster stem with internal twist details and a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Sweetmeat Glass English C1765

Note: A rare little sweetmeat glass of diminutive size .

Provenance: The Christopher Farlow Collection.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7.4cm (2.91")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Georgian Sweetmeat Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210626
Dealers Internal Ref
MK 90
Marris Antiques
Marris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

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Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644
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Suffolk
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A clear glass sweetmeat dish featuring a ribbed, fluted bowl atop a baluster stem with internal twist details and a circular foot.
Georgian sweetmeat glass English c1765
Ref: SA1210626
A clear glass sweetmeat dish featuring a ribbed, fluted bowl atop a baluster stem with internal twist details and a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFluted rim, Baluster stem, Circular foot
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 7.4 cm (3 in) x D 4.7 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A sweetmeat glass is a small pedestal-footed bowl produced primarily during the 18th century in England, designed specifically for serving small confections, nuts, or preserved fruits during formal dining.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass, often referred to as flint glass, utilizing free-blowing, mould-blowing, and intricate cutting or air-twist techniques on the stem.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit characteristics of period manufacture such as pontil marks on the base, heavy lead content resulting in high refractive clarity, and wear scratches consistent with age.

An antique sweetmeat glass can be displayed on a sideboard or within a glass-fronted cabinet to add historical texture and reflective elegance to a room.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and ultrasonic cleaners.
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