Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Toastmaster Dram Glass to the Georgian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
An exceptional early 19th-century Anglo-Irish deceptive dram glass, dating to c1810.
The bowl sits on a short stem with a central knop, above a wide conical foot with a polished pontil.
A fine example of an Anglo-Irish deceptive dram glass, combining high-quality cutting with an unusually thick bowl designed to hold considerably less liquid than its external appearance suggests.
Date & Origin
Ireland or England, c1810. Period of King George III
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 8cm
Rim diameter: 5.1cm
Foot diameter: 6.5cm
Weight: 186 grams
Historical Context
Deceptive glasses were produced with unusually thick bowl walls and heavy bases, giving the appearance of a larger drinking capacity than they actually possessed. Some examples could hold approximately half the volume of a conventional glass of comparable external dimensions.
They are traditionally associated with tavern landlords and toastmasters during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
A landlord could use a deceptive glass when a customer offered him a drink, allowing him to accept the gesture while consuming less alcohol. This also offered the potential to retain more of the drink's value in the till.
Toastmasters could similarly use deceptive glasses during lengthy dinners and celebrations, enabling them to participate in repeated toasts without consuming the same quantity of alcohol as their guests.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Toastmaster Dram Glass to the Georgian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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Anglo Irish Georgian Toastmaster Dram Glass C1810
