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Georgian Small Clear Glass Tumbler, Blue Glass Rim
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Georgian Small Clear Glass Tumbler, Blue Glass Rim

19th century
Description

This is a small, late Georgian, glass tumbler (of the size that would nowadays be thought of as a shot glass) with an applied blue glass rim dating from the beginning of the 19th century, c1820.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a polished out pontil mark on the underside of the base.

The glass has a bucket-shaped bowl measuring 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter at the rim which has been enhanced with applied blue glass. The bowl is plain and ends in a base that measures 3.9 cm (1.5 inches) in diameter. The glass is 6 cm (2.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 80 g. (~ 3 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
3.9cm (1.54")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Blue Rim Tumbler to the 19th Century.

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SA1241240
Dealers Internal Reference
9371
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Description
This is a small, late Georgian, glass tumbler (of the size that would nowadays be thought of as a shot glass) with an applied blue glass rim dating from the beginning of the 19th century, c1820.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with some 200 years of use. It has a polished out pontil mark on the underside of the base.

fig 1. A small clear hand-blown glass tumbler featuring an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening.
fig 1. Georgian Small Clear Glass Tumbler, Blue Glass Rim

The glass has a bucket-shaped bowl measuring 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter at the rim which has been enhanced with applied blue glass. The bowl is plain and ends in a base that measures 3.9 cm (1.5 inches) in diameter. The glass is 6 cm (2.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 80 g. (~ 3 oz.).

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
3.9cm (1.54")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Blue Rim Tumbler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241240
Dealers Internal Ref
9371
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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Archive I A small clear hand-blown glass tumbler featuring an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening.

Georgian Small Clear Glass Tumbler, Blue Glass Rim

Archive II A small clear hand-blown glass tumbler featuring an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening. View II
Archive III A small clear hand-blown glass tumbler featuring an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening. View III
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A small clear hand-blown glass tumbler featuring an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening.
Georgian small clear glass tumbler, blue glass rim
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A small clear hand-blown glass tumbler featuring an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening.
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  • ObjectDrinkware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHand-Blown Glass, Clear Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass
  • ColourClear and Blue
  • MotifsApplied blue rim, Tapered body, Thickened base
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 3.9 cm (2 in)

This late Georgian small clear glass tumbler dates from the beginning of the nineteenth century around 1820. Formed of hand-blown clear lead glass, the bucket-shaped bowl features a tapered body, a plain middle section, a thickened base, and an applied cobalt blue glass rim around the top opening. Age-related wear and tear is visible to the rim of the base, alongside a polished out pontil mark on the underside and minor surface variations typical of early production. The piece stands 6 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 3.9 cm deep. Today, this drinkware piece suits display on a sideboard top in an English country house interior. The diminutive size functions well for serving small portions of spirits or liqueurs during gatherings or after-dinner drinks. Alternatively, the vessel provides a decorative accent when placed empty on open shelving, or serves as a small desk accessory to hold paperclips or nibs. Maintenance requires gentle hand washing with lukewarm water and a soft cloth to preserve the historic glass surface.

FAQs

A Georgian glass tumbler is a cylindrical or slightly tapered drinking vessel produced during the Georgian era, spanning from 1714 to 1830. These pieces were crafted using hand-blown glass techniques and often featured thick bases or decorative coloured rims.

Georgian tumblers were typically made from lead crystal or soda glass using free-blowing or mold-blowing techniques. Decorative elements, such as applied cobalt blue glass rims, were added while the glass was molten prior to annealing.

Authentic Georgian glassware often displays a visible snapped or polished pontil mark on the base where the glassmakers rod was attached. Additionally, period glass exhibits slight asymmetry, minor air bubbles within the matrix, and natural wear patterns on the base rim.

Antique tumblers can be styled on open shelving, bar carts, or sideboard trays alongside contemporary glassware. They also serve as functional decorative vessels for small floral arrangements or desk accessories.

Hand-blown antique glass should be washed gently by hand in lukewarm water using a mild liquid soap. Avoid extreme temperature changes, abrasive sponges, and dishwashers to prevent thermal shock and surface scratching.
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