Sold 27 November 2025 · Marris Antiques

This “Antique Glass - Gin Glasses Set of Six English C1790” found a buyer.

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Description

Set of six gin glasses with rib knotted stem moulded flutes and engraved bowl. Pontil scar to underside of foot. English late 18th century.

Rim dia: 5.8 cm.

Foot dia: 6 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

5.8cm (2.28")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Marris Antiques has dated these Antique Gin Glasses to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1162253

Dealers Internal Reference

13254

Description

Set of six gin glasses with rib knotted stem moulded flutes and engraved bowl. Pontil scar to underside of foot. English late 18th century.

Rim dia: 5.8 cm.

Foot dia: 6 cm.

Condition: Very good.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

5.8cm (2.28")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated these Antique Gin Glasses to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1162253

Dealers Internal Ref

13254

About the Dealer

Marris Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

Dealer Profile

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Marris Antiques

Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644

Location

Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
Material[Lead Crystal, Glass]
ColourClear
MotifsFluted bowl, Knopped stem, Engraved floral band, Conical foot
SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 5.8 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Late 18th-century Georgian glassware typically features lead crystal composition, hand-blown manufacturing techniques, and delicate hand-engraved or faceted decoration reflecting the neoclassical tastes of the period.

These pieces were crafted from heavy lead crystal using traditional free-blown and mold-blown methods, often finished with pontil marks on the base and hand-cut or engraved detailing.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristic signs of age such as uneven thickness, surface wear, small air bubbles trapped within the metal, and a rough or polished pontil scar on the underside of the foot.

Displaying historical stemware within glass-fronted cabinets or utilizing them on a bar cart introduces texture, historical depth, and refined sparkle to modern living spaces.

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