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Georgian Small Plain Stem Wine Glass, Cup Bowl Engraved with "Tally Ho" & Fox
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Georgian Small Plain Stem Wine Glass, Cup Bowl Engraved with "Tally Ho" & Fox

18th century
Sold 17 August 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a small Georgian, English, plain stem dram or small wine glass of fox-hunting significance dating from the middle of the 18th century.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to both the rim of the bowl and to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with a fox in flight and the legend "Tally Ho" above it. The bowl sits on an extruded thick plain stem and a conical, folded foot which measures 6.4 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The glass is 11.7 cm (4.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 100 g. (~ 3 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.7cm (4.61")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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SA1155735
Dealers Internal Reference
8420
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Description
This is a small Georgian, English, plain stem dram or small wine glass of fox-hunting significance dating from the middle of the 18th century.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age.

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It shows age related wear and tear to both the rim of the bowl and to the rim of the foot commensurate 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 glass Georgian wine glass featuring a cup bowl, plain stem, folded foot, and wheel-engraved depictions of a fox and the inscription Tally Ho.
fig 1. Georgian Small Plain Stem Wine Glass, Cup Bowl Engraved with "Tally Ho" & Fox

The glass has an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with a fox in flight and the legend "Tally Ho" above it. The bowl sits on an extruded thick plain stem and a conical, folded foot which measures 6.4 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The glass is 11.7 cm (4.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 100 g. (~ 3 1/2 oz.).

Height
11.7cm (4.61")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155735
Dealers Internal Ref
8420
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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 glass Georgian wine glass featuring a cup bowl, plain stem, folded foot, and wheel-engraved depictions of a fox and the inscription Tally Ho. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Small Plain Stem Wine Glass, Cup Bowl Engraved with "Tally Ho" & Fox

Archive II A clear glass Georgian wine glass featuring a cup bowl, plain stem, folded foot, and wheel-engraved depictions of a fox and the inscription Tally Ho. View II
Archive III A clear glass Georgian wine glass featuring a cup bowl, plain stem, folded foot, and wheel-engraved depictions of a fox and the inscription Tally Ho. View III
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
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A clear glass Georgian wine glass featuring a cup bowl, plain stem, folded foot, and wheel-engraved depictions of a fox and the inscription Tally Ho.
Georgian small plain stem wine glass, cup bowl engraved with "Tally Ho" & fox
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A clear glass Georgian wine glass featuring a cup bowl, plain stem, folded foot, and wheel-engraved depictions of a fox and the inscription Tally Ho.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWine Glass
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWheel engraving, Plain stem, Folded foot, Animal motif
  • SizeH 11.7 cm (5 in) x W 6.4 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Georgian glassware, produced during the reigns of George I through George IV, is characterised by heavy lead metal composition, hand-blown manufacturing techniques, and often features wheel-cut or diamond-engraved ornamentation.

These pieces were typically crafted using heavy flint glass, commonly known as lead glass, which provided greater clarity, weight, and durability compared to contemporary continental glass.

Authentication involves examining the pontil mark on the underside of the base, checking for the characteristic greyish tone and weight of lead glass, and observing tool marks or slight imperfections indicative of hand-blowing.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets or styled thoughtfully on open shelving, adding historical depth and textural contrast to contemporary living spaces.

Historic glassware should be washed exclusively by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and dishwashers to prevent thermal shock and chemical etching.
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