What is clear glass cordial stemware?

These pieces comprise small historical drinking vessels intended for concentrated spirits, cordials, and fortified wines. The group centres on eighteenth-century dram and wine glasses alongside nineteenth-century sherry flutes. Craftsmen shaped them from lead glass and flint glass with specialised stems designed for holding small volumes. Collectors prize their delicate proportions and varied internal stem formations.

How were these glasses used historically?

People utilised these vessels for consuming potent beverages such as gin, drams of spirits, ratafia, and sherry after meals. The compact bowl sizes suited the high alcohol content and expensive nature of these drinks. Guests held them by the stem during formal gatherings and toasts. The sturdy feet and thick metal helped prevent tipping on polished wooden tabletops.

How do you date eighteenth-century stemware?

Dating relies on observing the combination of bowl shape, foot construction, and stem manufacturing technique. Baluster forms and folded feet typically point toward the earlier decades of the seventeen hundreds. Air twists and opaque twists succeeded these heavier styles through the middle and later periods of the eighteenth century. Facet-cut stems emerge predominantly toward the end of that century.

How should I live with antique glass?

Display these glasses in stable cabinets away from direct sunlight and heavy vibrations. Hand wash them carefully in lukewarm water without harsh detergents to protect the historic metal. Avoid extreme temperature changes when cleaning or handling the glass. Proper placement allows you to appreciate the optical qualities and tactile weight of the material daily.

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Clear glass cordial stemware delivers the slender proportions and small bowls designed for potent spirits, spanning the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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Early 19th Century Sherry Glasses

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£320

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18th century

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Antique Glass Cordial Glass with Facet Stem English C1775

From Marris Antiques

£245

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18th century

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Antique 18th Century Opaque Twist Cordial Glass C1760

From Exhibit Antiques

£450

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18th century

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Antique Glass Facet Stem Wine Glass English C1780

From Marris Antiques

£125

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18th century

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Mid 18th Century Cordial Wine Glass

From Carse Antiques

£115

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18th century

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An Unusual Pedestal Stem Gin Glass with Basal Bubble and Folded Foot, English C.1730

From Mark J West

£220

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18th century

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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Cordial Glass, Conical Foot

From The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

£695

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19th century

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A Collection of 5 19th Century Hand Blown Glasses

From Abersoch Antiques

£150

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18th century

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Antique Glass - Cordial Glass Air Twist English C1755

From Marris Antiques

£795

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18th century

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Tall 18th Century Air Twist Cordial Wine Glass C1750

From Exhibit Antiques

£750

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Listings feature lead glass, flint glass, and lead crystal objects spanning the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, incorporating air twists, opaque twists, and facet-cut stems.

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Clear Glass Cordial Stemware

Early 19th Century Sherry Glasses

Antique Glass Cordial Glass with Facet Stem English C1775

Antique 18th Century Opaque Twist Cordial Glass C1760

Antique Glass Facet Stem Wine Glass English C1780

Mid 18th Century Cordial Wine Glass

An Unusual Pedestal Stem Gin Glass with Basal Bubble and Folded Foot, English C.1730

Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Cordial Glass, Conical Foot

A Collection of 5 19th Century Hand Blown Glasses

Antique Glass - Cordial Glass Air Twist English C1755

Tall 18th Century Air Twist Cordial Wine Glass C1750

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