Exhibit Antiques has dated this 18th Century Wine Glass to the Georgian era.
It features a flared bell bowl with inverted petal moulding. The glass has a plain stem, raised on a helmet foot, also decorated with petal moulding.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of King George II.
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 15cm
Rim diameter: 6cm
Foot diameter: 6.3cm
Weight: 150 grams
Historical Context
Moulded decoration was added to 18th century wine glasses for both practical and aesthetic reasons. It enhanced visual appeal by creating texture, light reflection, and pattern, elevating otherwise plain glass. It also improved grip and durability, with ribbing and fluting aiding handling and strengthening thinner areas of the bowl. As the century progressed, changing tastes led to an increasing demand for more decorative and refined glassware.
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Exhibit Antiques has dated this 18th Century Wine Glass to the Georgian era.
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Inverted Petal Moulded 18th Century Plain Stem Wine Glass C1750
