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Victorian Pair of Engraved Square Footed Rummers
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Victorian Pair of Engraved Square Footed Rummers

19th century
Sold 7 November 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a pair of mouth-blown, Victorian, engraved, ovoid bowl rummer or ale glasses with square feet dating from some time in the second half of the 19th century.

The glasses are in excellent condition. They show light age related wear and tear consistent with years of age and use. They have polished out pontil marks on the underside of the feet.

The glasses measure 9.7 cm (3.9 inches) in diameter across the bowl rims. The bowls are engraved with a strand of hop flowers on one side and barley ears to verso . The bowls sit on annular knops and terraced square feet that measure 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) square. The glasses are 14.7 cm (5.9 inches) in height. There are the normal tiny flea bite chips out of the edges and corners of the square feet but nothing of real significance. There are no other chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

Lead glass, each rummer weighs 350 g. (~ 12 oz.).

Provenance: The Tanyards Collection, East Sussex.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.7cm (5.79")
Width
9.7cm (3.82")
Depth
5.8cm (2.28")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated these Victorian Engraved Footed Rummers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155926
Dealers Internal Reference
8448
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Description
This is a pair of mouth-blown, Victorian, engraved, ovoid bowl rummer or ale glasses with square feet dating from some time in the second half of the 19th century.

The glasses are in excellent condition. They show light age related wear and tear consistent with years of age and use. They have polished out pontil marks on the underside of the feet.

The glasses measure 9.7 cm (3.9 inches) in diameter across the bowl rims. The bowls are engraved with a strand of hop flowers on one side and barley ears to verso . The bowls sit on annular knops and terraced square feet that measure 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) square. The glasses are 14.7 cm (5.9 inches) in height.

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There are the normal tiny flea bite chips out of the edges and corners of the square feet but nothing of real significance.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

There are no other chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

Lead glass, each rummer weighs 350 g. (~ 12 oz.).

Provenance: The Tanyards Collection, East Sussex.

Height
14.7cm (5.79")
Width
9.7cm (3.82")
Depth
5.8cm (2.28")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated these Victorian Engraved Footed Rummers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155926
Dealers Internal Ref
8448
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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A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Pair of Engraved Square Footed Rummers

Archive II A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background. View IV
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background.
Victorian pair of engraved square footed rummers
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A pair of clear Victorian footed rummers featuring hand-engraved hop and barley motifs and square bases, set against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFlint glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHop and barley engraving, Square footed base, Panel cutting
  • SizeH 14.7 cm (6 in) x W 9.7 cm (4 in) x D 5.8 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A rummer is a large, sturdy glass goblet popular in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries, traditionally used for serving ale, wine, punch, or rum.

These pieces are typically made from lead crystal or flint glass, shaped using blown-moulding techniques and finished with hand-engraved or wheel-cut decorative motifs.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities in the glass from handcrafting, and period-specific engraving styles such as hop and barley motifs.

Antique glassware adds historic texture and refined elegance when displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on bar carts, or used thoughtfully for formal dining settings.

Antique glass should be washed gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges to protect the surface.
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