What were rummers used for?

These large vessels were primarily used for drinking ale, wine or punch during social gatherings and tavern toasts. Their heavy build made them durable enough for daily passing around a table. Over time, larger examples also functioned as serving pieces or centrepieces on dining tables before evolving into decorative display items.

How do I date a georgian engraved rummer?

Dating relies on combining the bowl shape, stem type and foot style with the specific style of the engraving. Square lemon-squeezer bases and ovoid bowls frequently point toward the transition from the eighteenth to the nineteenth century. Additionally, commemorative subjects, bridges and specific historical figures mentioned in inscriptions help narrow down the period of manufacture.

Are these glasses safe to use?

While historic lead glass remains physically robust, collectors generally avoid using antique rummers for acidic drinks or daily dining due to potential surface wear and chemical leaching over time. Hand washing in lukewarm water is essential if owners choose to use them. Most buyers prefer to display these pieces or use them strictly for dry storage to preserve the fragile engraved surfaces.

What is a lemon-squeezer base?

A lemon-squeezer base is a moulded square foot with indented corners that mimics the shape of contemporary kitchen implements. This heavy base provides exceptional stability to tall drinking vessels. Its presence on a rummer usually indicates early nineteenth-century or late eighteenth-century English manufacturing methods.

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A georgian engraved rummer brings substantial weight and narrative wheel-engraving to the table, offering a tangible link to eighteenth and nineteenth-century toasts.

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