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Georgian Engraved Nelson Commemorative Rummer, Restored
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Georgian Engraved Nelson Commemorative Rummer, Restored

19th century
Description

This is a Georgian, English, engraved rummer glass commemorating Admiral Lord Nelson and dating from the beginning of the 19th century, c1805.

The glass is in restored condition. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a polished out pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 8.4 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is decorated with the legend 'TRAFALGAR' to the front, above a frosted shield containing an anchor intertwined with the initial 'N', flanked by the inscription 'MAY HIS MEMORY/ NEVER BE FORGOT'N/ OCT'r, th21 1805', all within tied palm fronds. The bowl sits on a capstan stem and a conical foot which measures 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter. The glass is 13 cm (5.2 inches) in height. The bowl has been broken in two and restuck. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any other obvious evidence of restoration. There is a small unburst bubble in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

Heavy English lead glass weighing in at 390 g. (~ 14 oz.).

Provenance: Bonhams, Nelson and the Navy, 24 October 2024, lot 27; The Cannon Collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8.4cm (3.31")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Nelson Glass Rummer to the 19th Century.

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SA1241249
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9181
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, engraved rummer glass commemorating Admiral Lord Nelson and dating from the beginning of the 19th century, c1805.

The glass is in restored condition. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a polished out pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Engraved Nelson Commemorative Rummer, Restored

The glass has an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 8.4 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is decorated with the legend 'TRAFALGAR' to the front, above a frosted shield containing an anchor intertwined with the initial 'N', flanked by the inscription 'MAY HIS MEMORY/ NEVER BE FORGOT'N/ OCT'r, th21 1805', all within tied palm fronds. The bowl sits on a capstan stem and a conical foot which measures 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter. The glass is 13 cm (5.2 inches) in height. The bowl has been broken in two and restuck. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any other obvious evidence of restoration. There is a small unburst bubble in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

Heavy English lead glass weighing in at 390 g. (~ 14 oz.).

Provenance: Bonhams, Nelson and the Navy, 24 October 2024, lot 27; The Cannon Collection

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8.4cm (3.31")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Nelson Glass Rummer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241249
Dealers Internal Ref
9181
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Archive I An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot.

Georgian Engraved Nelson Commemorative Rummer, Restored

Archive II An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot. View II
Archive III An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot. View III
Archive IV An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot. View IV
Archive V An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot. View V
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An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot.
Georgian engraved Nelson commemorative rummer, restored
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An antique clear glass rummer featuring hand-engraved naval motifs, text referencing Trafalgar, a short stem, and a circular foot.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Lead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsEngraved anchor motif, Trafalgar inscription, Short stem, Circular foot
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 8.4 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This clear lead glass rummer dates from the 19th century Georgian period and stands 13 cm high, with an 8.4 cm wide bowl and an 8 cm deep foot. The heavy vessel has an ovoid bowl featuring hand-engraved naval decoration, including the word 'TRAFALGAR', a frosted shield with an anchor and the initial 'N', flanked by commemorative text and tied palm fronds. The bowl sits on a short, turned capstan stem above a conical circular foot which displays age-related wear and tear to the rim, a small unburst manufacturing bubble, and a crack running down from the rim through the bowl. Today, this commemorative piece finds a suitable home on a sideboard top to be admired as part of a collection of historical glassware. The clear material and detailed engraving allow it to stand out on display, while its restored condition and historical significance make it a conversation piece for studies, dining rooms, or living spaces.

FAQs

A rummer is a short-stemmed drinking glass popular in eighteenth and nineteenth-century Britain, often wheel-engraved to commemorate historic events, naval victories, or political figures.

These vessels were typically hand-blown from heavy lead glass, featuring wheel-engraved inscriptions and polished or unpolished pontil scars on the underside of the foot.

Authentic period glassware displays minor asymmetrical proportions, small air bubbles within the glass matrix, natural base wear on the foot rim, and hand-engraved details using period-accurate typography.

Place the piece inside an illuminated display cabinet or on a sideboard top alongside period literature to highlight the fine detail of the surface engraving.

Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive detergent, avoiding hot water thermal shock and automated dishwasher cycles.
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