Mid-18th Century Glass

This is a very good, tall, English George 11nd period, hand blown wine drinking glass, dating to the George II period of the mid-18th century, circa 1750. These 18th century hand blown drinking...

This is a very good English hand blown, Georgian drinking glass, sometimes called a "Dwarf Ale" glass, which we date to the mid-18th century. This glass is...

This is a good hand blown, English, mid-Georgian, Cordial drinking glass with a double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765. These...

A exceptionally rare and exquisite Beilby enamelled opaque-twist wine glass circa 1765. The generous ogee bowl enamelled in the finest white with a peacock and a peahen, each perched...

This is a good hand blown, English, mid-Georgian, Cordial drinking glass with a double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765. These...

This is a good English, Georgian drinking glass, sometimes called a "Dwarf Ale" glass, which we date to the mid-18th century. This glass is individually ...

German, Saxon Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Saxon, Dutch engraved wine glass; the thistle bowl with a solid faceted base, decorated with a formal c...

This is a good handblown Wine Drinking Glass; a Balustroid form with a solid stem having a central knop with a tear, dating from the middle of the 18th century, George 11nd period, circa 1745. English 18th Century Drinking glasses...

This is a very good English, Georgian, Hand-blown, Engraved Wine drinking glass, dating to the George II Period of the mid-18th century, circa 1745. These glasses are very collectab...

The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Dutch engraved baluster wine glass, with a tall pointed round funnel bowl with a solid base, d...

Circa 1730-40 George II period wine glass. "Kit-Cat" balustroid form with short drawn trumpet bowl on heavy stem with large knop, raised on rare concial high domed foot. Note the thi...

A fine c. 1765 Toastmaster's wine glass with deceptive bowl bottom. Round pointed funnel. Flat base, Multiple width spiral threads (lace twist outlined). 6 1/2" h., 2 3/4" dia. Whit...

This is a very good hand-blown, English, mid-Georgian, Wine drinking glass with a round funnel (RF) engraved bowl on a solid stem, dating to the middle of the 18th century, circa 1760. These glasses are very collectable. It is made from English lead glass which is relatively heavy and has a soft grey colour. The RF (round funnel) bowl is well engraved with OXO under rim and a facet cut bowl base, sitting on a a solid stem, over a conical foot with a snapped off pontil below to the underside. The foot has an under rim edge chip but is otherwise very good with on evidence of restoration. (NOTE: We do not normally buy Georgian wine glasses...

This is a good hand-blown, English, late-Georgian, Wine drinking glass with a tapering conical drawn flute engraved OXO bowl on a vertically fluted stem, dating to the late 18th cent...

This is a good handblown, English, Georgian, 'Balustroid' wine drinking glass, dating from the middle of the 18th century, George XI period, circa 1740. It is made from English lead...

This is a superb hand-blown example of an Irish made, mid-Georgian, cordial wine drinking glass with a thick double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765 to 1770. These glasses are very collectable. It is made from English lead glass which is relatively heavy and has a soft grey colour, with slight age related wear as expected with over 200 years of use. The glass has the usual striations, inclusions and tiny bubbles you would expect to see in 18th Century glass, which gives these glasses their unique charm. This glass has a bucket bowl which sits on a tall, unusually thick, double series opaque or cotton twist...

This is a very good hand-blown, English mid-Georgian Jelly glass, dating to the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780. These glasses are very collectable. It is made from English lead glass which is relatively heavy and has a soft grey colour. The glass has a bell bowl above a flattened cushion knop which forms a rudimentary stem. The stem leads to a conical foot having a rough snapped off pontil mark to the underside. There are no chips, cracks or any evidence of restoration. Nominal dimensions: Bowl rim diameter: 2.44 inches Foot diameter: 2.27 inches height: 4 inches For similar Jelly Glasses see pages 252 to 254 in the book; Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses...

This is a good tall handblown, English, mid-Georgian, Wine drinking glass with a multi spiral opaque twist (MSOT) or Cotton Twist stem, dating from the mi...

This is a good, tall hand-blown, English, mid-Georgian, cordial drinking glass with a single series opaque twist (SSOT) or Cotton twist stem, dating from ...

This is a very good hand-blown, English mid-Georgian Jelly glass, dating to the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1790. These glasses are very collectible. It is made from Eng...

This is a good handblown, English, mid-Georgian, Ale drinking glass with a double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765. These tall ...

This is a very good hand-blown, English, mid-Georgian, Toasting drinking glass with a flared drawn trumpet bowl over a plain straight stem with a conical foot having a snapped off pontil under, dating the middle of the 18th century, circa 1750. 18th century "Toasting" glasses are rare and a similar glass is shown on Page 136, in L M Bickerton's classic work; Eighteenth century English drinking glasses...

A truly rare and exceptional 18th-century drinking glass and a wonderful estate find. This substantial Georgian rummer is an impressive example of early hand-blown flint glass, beautifully decorated with finely engraved rural and agricultural imagery. The large bucket-shaped bowl is decorated with a highly detailed engraved scene incorporating a Dutch-style windmill and farmhouse, horses, sheep, birds, trees and a flowing river, together with an elaborate grapevine and foliate design around the lower portion of the bowl. The combination of the countryside scene and grapevine decoration gives the glass an extraordinary amount of character and visual interest. The substantial form, measuring almost 8 inches in height with a 5¼-inch rim, makes this an unusually large and imposing rummer. The thick stem incorporates a distinctive triple medial bladed knop, above a broad, sturdy terraced foot. The form is particularly suggestive of the robust firing or toasting glasses associated with the 18th century. The glass is believed to have been made in Holland, possibly around the mid-18th century, although precise country of manufacture can be difficult to establish with certainty for early European flint glass. The engraved Dutch rural imagery certainly provides a strong connection with the Netherlands. The bowl is beautifully hand engraved using fine wheel-cut decoration, with exceptional detail throughout. The grapevine leaves and tendrils are particularly attractive, while the landscape scene provides a fascinating glimpse into the decorative taste of the period. It would make an extraordinary marriage or wedding toast glass, although it is equally appealing as a museum-quality decorative object for a serious glass collection. The glass itself has the characteristic slightly greyish tone and occasional striations, bubbles and inclusions associated with early hand-blown glass. These features are part of its historic character rather than imperfections in a modern piece. The base retains an original rough pontil scar, further supporting its early hand-made construction. When gently tapped on the rim, the glass produces a remarkably prolonged and resonant ring. Please see the accompanying video. This is an unusually substantial survivor. An 18th-century glass of this size, with such extensive engraving, a substantial stem and an intact bowl, is exceptionally difficult to find. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 7⅞" Rim diameter: 5¼" Base diameter: 4½" Stem thickness: approximately 1" Weight: approximately 1.1kg CONDITION: Excellent antique condition for its age. No chips, cracks or significant scratches to the bowl. There is some light shelf wear around the lowest edge of the foot and the original pontil scar remains visible on the underside. The glass contains natural striations, bubbles and minor inclusions consistent with 18th-century hand-blown manufacture. The overall condition is exceptionally good considering its age. Please see all photographs carefully. RESEARCH NOTES: Pontil marks are an important feature when examining early hand-blown glass. A pontil scar is formed when the finished vessel is detached from the iron pontil rod, leaving a rough or broken mark at the centre of the base. Over the course of the 18th century, polished and ground bases became increasingly common, although pontil scars can still be encountered on later examples. The substantial terraced foot is another particularly interesting feature. Corrugated and terraced feet are associated with robust drinking and firing glasses designed to withstand the impact of being placed firmly onto a table during a toast. The exceptionally thick stem and substantial proportions are also characteristic of early Georgian drinking glasses...

Pair of hand-blown baroque wine glasses engraved with monogram and scrollwork. Gold rimmed and facet cut stem. The glasses probably originate fr...

Three South German spirit bottles, circa 1750, clear glass with enamel painting. Each flask is of flattened rectangular form. The large bottle shows a woman in a blue bodice and whit...

Toastmaster's wine glass, c. 1765, of round pointed funnel form on opaque twist stem & heavy base, English. Note the bottom of the bowl is deceptive. The single wide & multiple thin ...

Georgian trumpet form toasting glass, circa 1750, England. Supremely graceful - multiple-spiral air twist. Nice gray color. Small inclusions in bowl, ...

Norwegian 18th century Nøstetangen glass with Frederik V's crowned monogram. From the Norwegian glasswork Nøstetangen 1443-1777. Literature: Nøstetang...

England, Newcastle Engraving: English or Dutch Mid 18th century A heavy baluster Dutch? engraved wine glass with a bell-shaped bowl, the rim decorated with garlands, floral ornament...

Nøstetangen Dommernix beaker with greyish tint, conical cup with bulge above the slightly arched base - a half-pot glass. Dommernix is a Norwegian simplification of the German phras...

Nine wheel-engraved flower heads encircle the flared rim of this drinking glass, connected by delicate leafy foliate sprays and a scalloped border. Six of the flower centres are neat...

An elegant little dessert/jelly glass, English. Mid-18th century of open cup form on simple stem with folded foot. The molded, slightly spiraled ribbing is superb. 3 1/16 h., 2 3/8" ...

Antique 18th century glass goblet with engraving from Thuringia German, c. 1740 Dimensions: Height 29cm, diameter 12.5cm Produced in Germany in c. 1740, this antique glass goblet...

Very beautiful glass bottle with silver lid and engraved flower motives.

A pair very good hand blown wine drinking glasses, dating to the George II period of the mid-18th century, circa 1750. These wine glasses are hand blown from English lead glass. It ...

Six English Airtwist Cordials, circa 1750.