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A Lovely Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass
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A Lovely Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass

19th century
Description

A rare and collectable Georgian drinking glass from the turn of the 18th century. This delightful dwarf ale glass has etched vine and barley motifs to the flute shape bowl. The plain and lightly domed foot, has a broken pontil mark and the stem has a ball knop. A charming example of good collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1800.

Foot diameter :- 6.2 cms.

Height :- 12 cms.

Rim diameter :- 5.7 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020744
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ACA1489
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Description
A rare and collectable Georgian drinking glass from the turn of the 18th century. This delightful dwarf ale glass has etched vine and barley motifs to the flute shape bowl. The plain and lightly domed foot, has a broken pontil mark and the stem has a ball knop. A charming example of good collector's piece. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A clear Georgian dwarf ale glass featuring a conical bowl with wheel-engraved barley and hops motifs, a short knopped stem, and a flat circular foot.
fig 1. A Lovely Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass

Postage and packing £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1800.

Foot diameter :- 6.2 cms.

Height :- 12 cms.

Rim diameter :- 5.7 cms.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020744
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1489
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A clear Georgian dwarf ale glass featuring a conical bowl with wheel-engraved barley and hops motifs, a short knopped stem, and a flat circular foot.

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A clear Georgian dwarf ale glass featuring a conical bowl with wheel-engraved barley and hops motifs, a short knopped stem, and a flat circular foot.
A Lovely Georgian Dwarf Ale Glass
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBarley and hops engraving, Conical bowl, Knopped stem, Circular foot
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This clear lead glass drinking vessel originates from the Georgian period around 1800. The piece takes the form of a dwarf ale glass with a conical bowl, a short knopped stem, and a flat circular foot. The surface displays wheel-engraved motifs depicting barley and hops, while the structure includes a plain and lightly domed foot alongside a broken pontil mark on the underside. Measuring 12 cm high by 6 cm wide and 6 cm deep, the item is sized appropriately for display on a sideboard top in an English Country House interior setting. Collectors can place this item within a dedicated glassware cabinet or on a dining surface for presentation alongside other period vessels. The lead glass construction provides transparency, allowing light to pass through the engraved decoration of botanical stems. The vertical proportions and stable circular base support traditional tabletop arrangements without requiring complex hardware or maintenance beyond standard care for antique glassware.

FAQs

A dwarf ale glass is a short, conical drinking vessel produced primarily in Britain during the eighteenth century, specifically designed for drinking strong ale. These glasses typically feature wheel-engraved motifs of barley and hops, reflecting their intended function.

Georgian glassware was predominantly crafted from heavy lead crystal, hand-blown using a blowpipe and shaped with hand tools. Designs were decorated using copper-wheel engraving, resulting in precise matte details depicting flora, agricultural themes, or heraldic emblems.

Authentic eighteenth-century glass often exhibits minor irregularities from hand-blowing, such as tiny air bubbles or seed marks, alongside a hand-ground pontil mark on the underside of the foot. The glass itself usually displays a greyish or purplish cast due to historical raw material impurities.

Antique glassware can be displayed inside a glass-fronted cabinet or arranged on a timber sideboard to showcase light refraction. Grouping glasses of varying heights creates an engaging focal point in a dining room or home bar setting.

Antique lead glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding rapid temperature changes that cause thermal shock. A soft microfibre cloth should be used for drying and polishing, avoiding abrasive materials or mechanical dishwashers.
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