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Georgian Glass Taper Stick
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for sale €166     $180
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Georgian Glass Taper Stick

18th century
Description

A lovely example of a Georgian glass taper stick 1760-70. Flat cut petal edged dome base, facet cut stem, rough pontil. In very good condition. Lots of wear to the base.

H 18 cm

Base diameter 11 cm

Top width 4 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Glass Taper Stick to the Georgian era.

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Description
A lovely example of a Georgian glass taper stick 1760-70. Flat cut petal edged dome base, facet cut stem, rough pontil. In very good condition. Lots of wear to the base.

H 18 cm

Base diameter 11 cm

Top width 4 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Glass Taper Stick to the Georgian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base.
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Archive I A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base.

Georgian Glass Taper Stick

Archive II A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base. View II
Archive III A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base. View III
Archive IV A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base. View IV
Archive V A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base. View V
Archive VI A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base. View VII
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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Telephone 07710 931929
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A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base.
Georgian glass taper stick
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A Georgian clear glass taper stick featuring a faceted knopped stem and a scalloped, facet-cut domed base.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Clear Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFaceted stem, Knopped column, Scalloped base, Flared socket

This Georgian glass taper stick dates from 1760-70 and originates from England. Fashioned from clear lead glass, the piece exhibits a brilliant colour and a glossy finish. The design incorporates a flared socket, a faceted knopped column stem, and a flat-cut petal-edged domed base with a scalloped edge. Visible details include crisp facet-cutting along the multi-knopped stem and extensive wear marks on the underside of the base, alongside a rough pontil mark. Standing at a height of 18 cm with an 11 cm base diameter and a 4 cm top width, the taper stick has a compact and balanced proportion well-suited for domestic display. Today, this antique taper stick finds a practical home on an office desk, a dining sideboard, or a mantelpiece, serving as both a functional candle holder and a decorative accent piece. The clear glass construction allows it to reflect surrounding light, making it a subtle yet elegant addition to traditional English country house interiors. The object requires careful placement on a stable flat surface away from busy household traffic due to its delicate glass construction and antique status. Regular dusting maintains the clarity of the clear glass finish while preserving the authentic period charm of the piece.

FAQs

A Georgian glass taper stick is a small candle holder created during the eighteenth century specifically designed to hold thin wax tapers. Tapers were primarily used to light larger candles or to melt sealing wax for correspondence.

Georgian taper sticks were typically made from lead crystal glass, known for its clarity and brilliance. Artisans formed these pieces using hand-blown methods, combined with hand-cutting and grinding techniques to form geometric facets along the stem and base.

Authentic Georgian examples usually feature heavy lead content, grey or purple tints in natural light, hand-cut facets, and evidence of pontil marks or smoothed pontil scars on the underside of the base.

A taper stick can be positioned on a writing desk, placed alongside books on a shelf, or styled on a dining table or mantelpiece to catch natural light and complement modern minimalist or classic decorative schemes.

Clean lead glass using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or sudden temperature changes that could cause thermal shock. Dry thoroughly with a lint-free microfibre cloth to retain the glass clarity.
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