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Antique Early Glass Single Mid 18thc Wrythen Ale Glass with Folded Foot. English C1740-50.
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Antique Early Glass Single Mid 18thc Wrythen Ale Glass with Folded Foot. English C1740-50.

18th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A fine example of a mid 18thc wrythen ale glass, with folded foot and the unusual feature of the wrythen twist terminating well before the top of the bowl, a feature which is rare on this form of ale glass...in excellent condition.

English C1740-50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.1cm (4.76")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1231558
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8597
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A fine example of a mid 18thc wrythen ale glass, with folded foot and the unusual feature of the wrythen twist terminating well before the top of the bowl, a feature which is rare on this form of ale glass...in excellent condition.

English C1740-50.

Height
12.1cm (4.76")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Georgian Wrythen Ale Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231558
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8597
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Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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An 18th-century clear glass ale glass featuring spiral wrythen fluting on a conical bowl and a circular folded foot.
Antique Early Glass Single Mid 18thc Wrythen Ale Glass With Folded Foot. English C1740-50.
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An 18th-century clear glass ale glass featuring spiral wrythen fluting on a conical bowl and a circular folded foot.
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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Lead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWrythen spiral moulding, Folded foot rim, Conical flute bowl
  • SizeH 12.1 cm (5 in) x W 6.4 cm (3 in) x D 6.4 cm (3 in)

This Georgian drinking glass originates from England and dates from the middle of the eighteenth century. Constructed from clear lead glass, the piece takes the form of an ale glass with a conical flute bowl and a circular folded foot rim. The visual decoration comprises wrythen spiral moulding covering the lower and middle sections of the bowl, leaving the upper rim smooth, while the sturdy foot provides a stable base on a polished wooden surface. The transparent material catches ambient light and shows no visible damage or discolouration in the surface glaze. Standing at 12.1 cm high with a width and depth of 6.4 cm, the glass is easily handled for practical use or display. In a contemporary home, this Georgian drinking vessel finds a suitable placement upon a sideboard top as part of a dining room arrangement or inside a glass-fronted display cabinet alongside other antique stemware. Collectors and enthusiasts of early British glass appreciate the traditional manufacturing techniques and the distinct proportioning of the period, allowing the object to serve as a functional conversation piece during intimate dinner gatherings or casual historical displays.

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A wrythen ale glass is an 18th-century English drinking vessel characterised by spiral moulding or fluting across the bowl and stem, designed specifically for consuming ale.

Glasses from this era were hand-blown from lead glass, featuring conical or flute-shaped bowls, integrated or drawn stems, and circular bases with rims folded underneath to increase strength.

Authentic period pieces typically display a snapped pontil scar beneath the base, minor striations or small air bubbles within the glass batch, and a folded rim along the foot.

These historical vessels can be displayed inside illuminated glass cabinets, arranged on a dining room sideboard, or styled on open shelving to capture natural light.

Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding dishwashers, hot water, and abrasive scrubbers that cause scratching or thermal fracturing.
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