Why do some glasses have folded feet?

Makers folded the rim of the foot underneath during blowing to reinforce the edge against chipping during tavern or dining use. This practical feature also adds a pleasing tactile ridge to the base of the vessel.

How can I date an 18th century glass?

Dating relies on observing stem construction, bowl form, and metal composition, moving from heavy baluster stems toward lighter air twists and cut glass. Changes in social drinking vessels across the reigns of Queen Anne and the Georges dictate these stylistic shifts.

What is an air bubble in a stem?

An air bubble is a pocket of gas deliberately or accidentally trapped inside the molten metal during the formation of the stem. Maker manipulation often centred these bubbles to create decorative optical effects known as basal or tear bubbles.

Were these glasses used daily?

These vessels served for wine, ale, gin, and drams in domestic dining rooms and public drinking establishments. Their heavy lead composition helped them withstand regular handling at table.

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Early georgian stemware brings heavy lead metal and deep optical clarity to the table, offering a tangible link to eighteenth-century tavern and dining culture.

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Early 19th Century Sherry Glasses

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

£320

3+ MONTHS AGO

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