Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Facet Cut Glass to the Georgian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
A very fine Georgian 18th-century facet-cut wine glass, dating to circa 1780.
The lower section is richly decorated with a finely executed band of elongated diamond and flute cuts, creating a crisp and highly refractive effect.
The stem is particularly rare, intricately scallop-cut and carefully notched along alternating edges, passing through the central knop, an unusual and highly decorative treatment above a conical foot.
Historical Context
Facet-cut wine glasses became popular in the late 18th century as taste shifted towards greater brilliance and visual display. The use of prism, diamond, and slice cutting allowed the glass to catch and refract candlelight, giving it a sparkling, jewel-like appearance that stood out on the dining table. This reflected a broader move towards more decorative and luxurious tableware in the Georgian period.
At the same time, improvements in glassmaking, particularly in the production of lead glass, made it possible to cut deeper, sharper, and more precise patterns. Skilled cutting workshops developed, turning glass cutting into a refined decorative art and producing increasingly intricate designs.
These glasses also suited changing social habits, where dining became more formal and visually coordinated. Facet-cut glasses paired well with cut decanters and other tableware, creating a unified and fashionable table setting, and marking a shift away from earlier engraved and twist-decorated styles towards a heavier, more modern aesthetic.
Date & Origin
England, c1780, Period of King George III
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 11.8 cm
Rim diameter: 5.8 cm
Foot diameter: 7.1 cm
Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Facet Cut Glass to the Georgian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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18th Century Georgian Engraved Facet Cut Wine Glass C1780
