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Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass
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Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass

18th century
Description

This is a scarce Georgian, English, wrythen-moulded flammiform dwarf ale glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1780.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a funnel-shaped bowl measuring 5.3 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the upper rim. The bowl is wrythen-moulded with a second gather of glass that reaches up to within two centimetres of the upper rim and has a flammiform fringe. The bowl sits on a knopped stem and a conical foot which measures 6 cm (2.4 inches) in diameter. The glass is 12 cm (4.8 inches) in height. There is an 8 mm long shallow scratch on the top of the foot which contains two unburst bubbles dating from manufacture. There are no chips, cracks, other significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from lead metal weighing 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243254
Dealers Internal Reference
9058
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Description
This is a scarce Georgian, English, wrythen-moulded flammiform dwarf ale glass dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1780.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age.

“
This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

fig 1. A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot.
fig 1. Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass

The glass has a funnel-shaped bowl measuring 5.3 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the upper rim. The bowl is wrythen-moulded with a second gather of glass that reaches up to within two centimetres of the upper rim and has a flammiform fringe. The bowl sits on a knopped stem and a conical foot which measures 6 cm (2.4 inches) in diameter. The glass is 12 cm (4.8 inches) in height. There is an 8 mm long shallow scratch on the top of the foot which contains two unburst bubbles dating from manufacture. There are no chips, cracks, other significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from lead metal weighing 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243254
Dealers Internal Ref
9058
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot.

Georgian Flammiform Dwarf Ale Glass

Archive II A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot. View II
Archive III A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot. View III
Archive IV A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot. View IV
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot.
Georgian flammiform dwarf ale glass
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A clear Georgian hand-blown dwarf ale glass featuring a funnel-shaped bowl with diagonal flammiform moulding on a short knopped stem and conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Flint Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFlammiform moulding, Knopped stem, Conical foot, Funnel bowl
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 5.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A dwarf ale glass is a short 18th-century English drinking vessel specifically crafted for serving strong ale, characterised by a thick funnel-shaped bowl and a low stem.

These pieces were hand-blown using heavy lead glass, also known as flint glass, frequently featuring spiral flammiform moulding or engraved barley motifs.

Authentic period examples generally feature a snapped pontil scar on the underside of the foot, minor air bubbles or dark inclusions within the lead glass, and slight irregular wear to the base.

Arranging historic glassware on a silver tray inside a glass cabinet or upon a console allows natural light to illuminate the blown texture and refractive properties of the glass.

Wash carefully by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding hot water, mechanical dishwashers, and abrasive cloths to prevent thermal shock and surface scratches.
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