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Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass C1740
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Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass C1740

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An 18th century plain stem ale glass dating to c1740. It has elongated bell bowl engraved with a large hop, a sheaf of barley and a jay bird. Long plain stem above conical folded foot.

Unusual engraving and very unusual to see a Jay engraved on an Ale of this form. Also a good tall glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1740. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 19.5cm Bowl Diameter: 6.3cm Foot Diameter: 7.6cm.

Historical Context

In 1742, Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, the lawyer and politician who became the last person to be impeached in the United Kingdom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
6.3cm (2.48")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Engraved Ale Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA986860
Dealers Internal Reference
2023032501
Description
Technical Description

An 18th century plain stem ale glass dating to c1740. It has elongated bell bowl engraved with a large hop, a sheaf of barley and a jay bird. Long plain stem above conical folded foot.

fig 1. A clear glass ale flute featuring a flared bowl engraved with floral motifs, supported by a plain stem and a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass C1740

Unusual engraving and very unusual to see a Jay engraved on an Ale of this form. Also a good tall glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1740. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

fig 2. A clear glass ale flute featuring a flared bowl engraved with floral motifs, supported by a plain stem and a circular foot.
fig 2. Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass C1740

Height: 19.5cm Bowl Diameter: 6.3cm Foot Diameter: 7.6cm.

Historical Context

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In 1742, Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, the lawyer and politician who became the last person to be impeached in the United Kingdom.
Exhibit Antiques
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
6.3cm (2.48")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Engraved Ale Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986860
Dealers Internal Ref
2023032501
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A clear glass ale flute featuring a flared bowl engraved with floral motifs, supported by a plain stem and a circular foot.
Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass c1740
Ref: SA986860
A clear glass ale flute featuring a flared bowl engraved with floral motifs, supported by a plain stem and a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWheel-engraved floral motifs, Plain stem, Conical foot, Flared bowl
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 6.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The Georgian era in glass production spans the reigns of the Hanoverian kings from 1714 to 1830, characterised by significant advancements in lead crystal manufacturing and distinct stylistic developments in stemware.

These drinking vessels were typically crafted using heavy lead glass, often referred to as flint glass, which provided clarity, weight, and durability suited for hand-engraving.

Authenticity is assessed through characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, uneven thickness in the hand-blown bowl, tool marks from manufacture, and microscopic surface wear consistent with age.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, utilised on bar carts for a touch of history, or styled on open shelving to introduce texture and heritage to modern spaces.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, sudden temperature changes, and dishwashers to protect the delicate surface and engraving.
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