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Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Ale Tumbler
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Ale Tumbler

18th century
Description

This is a late Georgian, engraved glass tumbler dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1790.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base.

The glass is roughly cylindrical in shape, measuring 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the upper rim. The bowl is engraved with a single hop flower with crossed barley ears to verso, the letters "JP" appearing alongside the stems of the barley ears. The glass ends in a base that measures 7 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter. The glass is 9.8 cm (4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 340 g. (~ 12 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.8cm (3.86")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Declaration

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

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SA1214966
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9175
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Description
This is a late Georgian, engraved glass tumbler dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1790.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the base.

The glass is roughly cylindrical in shape, measuring 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the upper rim.

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The bowl is engraved with a single hop flower with crossed barley ears to verso, the letters "JP" appearing alongside the stems of the barley ears.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The glass ends in a base that measures 7 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter. The glass is 9.8 cm (4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 340 g. (~ 12 oz.).

Height
9.8cm (3.86")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214966
Dealers Internal Ref
9175
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body.
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Archive I A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body.

Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Ale Tumbler

Archive II A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body. View II
Archive III A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body. View III
Archive IV A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body. View IV
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body.
Georgian hop and barley engraved ale tumbler
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A clear Georgian glass tumbler featuring wheel-engraved motifs of hops and barley around its cylindrical body.
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During the Georgian era in Britain, glassware was frequently customized with wheel-engraved motifs reflecting the beverages ingredients. Hop and barley imagery specifically denoted vessels intended for drinking ale or beer.

Georgian glassware was primarily constructed from lead crystal glass, known for its clarity, weight, and resonance. Engravings were applied by hand using rotating copper wheels fed with abrasive powders.

Authentic pieces typically display a polished or raw pontil mark on the base, minor glass inclusions, a slight greyish tint characteristic of lead glass, and appropriate wear consistent with age around the contact rim of the base.

These vessels are styled on a sideboard top, bar cart, or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside contemporary barware to create contrast.

Wash by hand in lukewarm water using mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers and sudden temperature changes, as thermal shock can fracture historic glass.
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