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

18th century
Description

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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Description
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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231558
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8597
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

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.
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Archive I 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.

Archive II An 18th-century clear glass ale glass featuring spiral wrythen fluting on a conical bowl and a circular folded foot. View II
Archive III An 18th-century clear glass ale glass featuring spiral wrythen fluting on a conical bowl and a circular folded foot. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century clear glass ale glass featuring spiral wrythen fluting on a conical bowl and a circular folded foot. View IV
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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.
Ref: SA1231558
An 18th-century clear glass ale glass featuring spiral wrythen fluting on a conical bowl and a circular folded foot.
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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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