What is a facet cut stem glass?

A facet cut stem glass is an eighteenth-century drinking vessel featuring a stem ground with flat, reflective planes. These geometric cuts enhance the brilliance and weight of the clear lead glass.

How were these glasses used?

Georgian drinkers used these vessels for wine, ale, cordials, and liqueurs during formal dining and social gatherings. Specific forms like flutes and cordial glasses were tailored to the potency and type of drink served.

How do I date an antique glass?

Dating relies on stylistic markers such as bowl shape, pontil marks, metal composition, and the presence of specific engravings. Facet cutting on stems became particularly fashionable during the second half of the eighteenth century.

What does Jacobite engraving mean?

Jacobite engraving refers to covert political symbols used by secret societies supporting the exiled House of Stuart. Common motifs include the six-petalled rose, buds, and oak leaves adorning wine glasses.