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Georgian Single Series Opaque Twist Sweetmeat Glass, Dentated Rim
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Georgian Single Series Opaque Twist Sweetmeat Glass, Dentated Rim

18th century
Sold 18 May 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English, single series opaque twist sweetmeat glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1760.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. 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 double ogee-shaped bowl measuring 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the dentated rim. The bowl sits on a single series opaque twist stem consisting of an expanded gauze. The stem ends in a panel-moulded foot which measures 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 7.7 cm (3.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 170 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Provenance: With Scottish Antiques (July, 2011). The Graham Slater Collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.7cm (3.03")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
5.8cm (2.28")
Declaration

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

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SA1138901
Dealers Internal Reference
8318
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, single series opaque twist sweetmeat glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1760.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. 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.

fig 1. A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat dish featuring a dentated rim and an opaque twist stem on a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Single Series Opaque Twist Sweetmeat Glass, Dentated Rim

The glass has a double ogee-shaped bowl measuring 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the dentated rim. The bowl sits on a single series opaque twist stem consisting of an expanded gauze. The stem ends in a panel-moulded foot which measures 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 7.7 cm (3.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 170 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Provenance: With Scottish Antiques (July, 2011). The Graham Slater Collection.

Height
7.7cm (3.03")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
5.8cm (2.28")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138901
Dealers Internal Ref
8318
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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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat dish featuring a dentated rim and an opaque twist stem on a circular foot.
Georgian single series opaque twist sweetmeat glass, dentated rim
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A clear glass Georgian sweetmeat dish featuring a dentated rim and an opaque twist stem on a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDentated rim, Opaque twist stem, Ribbed domed foot
  • SizeH 7.7 cm (3 in) x W 8.3 cm (3 in) x D 5.8 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Sweetmeat glasses were small, footed vessels used in the 17th and 18th centuries to serve sweetmeats, such as dry confections, nuts, comfits, and preserved fruits, typically during dessert courses.

These pieces were crafted from lead glass, known for its high refractive index and weight, utilizing techniques such as free-blowing into moulds, tool-forming for rims, and intricate air or opaque twist methods in the stems.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics typical of hand-craftsmanship, including pontil marks on the base, minor surface irregularities or air bubbles within the lead metal, and characteristic wear consistent with age.

Historic glass objects add texture and historic contrast when displayed on open shelving, within glass-fronted cabinets, or utilized as sophisticated decorative accents on sideboards and mantelpieces.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and dried carefully with a lint-free cloth to protect the delicate surface.
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