18th Century Glass

18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas Engraved later with ancestors name 'G. von Gundlach' with corresponding Armorial Crest, Germany, Hesse or Saxony region, Circa 1790 An exceptional 18th century example of early German or Dutch craftsmanship in this traditional Kelchglas form. A finely engraved later armorial to the body reveals the Gundlach family heraldry which date back to as early as 1304. The crest and shield of arms...

Beautiful Baroque drink glass 'Rummer' (Römer or Roemer) among other drinking glass studded with prunts to ensure a safe grip. Popular in the Rhineland and the Netherlands during the...

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...

An impressive George II hand cut full led Irish Crystal Pedestal “Kettle Drum” Bowl of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass Company, County Tipperary in Ireland. Late Eighteenth, early Nineteenth Century. The heavy gauge circular wavy cut rim with a band of richly cut diamond and chevron cut pattern. The lower bowl area with scale cut detailing, raised on a single ring socle stem above a square thick spreading pedestal, underneath with “lemon squeeze” foot detail. Condition: Good untouched condition with no losses, except for one tight short crack, see two images which clearly show this imperfection, wonderful age wear underneath base. Typically unmarked as Georgian pieces were not. *Stunning and rare example of a piece of Irish Georgian History. The asking price reflects the imperfection. Wonderful rare “grey” tint to crystal, so typical of Eighteenth-Century Irish pieces. Diameter: (top rim, an impressive) 9” (23cm). Height: 8.25" (21cm). Depth: (square base) 3.5" (9cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. The history of Irish Hand Cut Crystal goes back to the late 17th century. George Ravenscroft started the tradition in 1676. The glassmaker added lead oxide to the silicates that make up the molten glass. The process achieved a softness that allowed the glass to be blown and carved while remaining hard and clear as it cooled. The first crystal factory in Ireland opened in County Tyrone in 1771. The Creation of Waterford Crystal The Waterford Crystal we know today back in 1783 with George and William Penrose. Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.” The Penrose brothers sought the expertise of renowned glassmaker John Hill in 1785. Hill that began the process of polishing the glass to give the unique Waterford Crystal shine now known the world over. Hill left Waterford in 1788 after a major disagreement with the Penrose brothers. Waterford cut glass...

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 very good hand-blown, English, Georgian, wine drinking glass with a facet cut stem, dating from the 18th century, circa 1785. 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 the usual striations, inclusions and tiny bubbles you would expect to see in 18th century glass, which gives these glasses their unique charm. The glass has a round funnel bowl which sits on a good facet hand cut stem which extend into the base of the bowl, the stem having a central knop. The stem leads to a conical foot having a snapped off pontil mark to the underside, which has been ground smooth. There are no chips, cracks or any evidence of restoration. Nominal dimensions: Bowl rim diameter: 2.38 inches Foot diameter: 2.7 inches Height: 5.75 inches Overall a beautiful 18th Century English drinking glass...

This is a fine English, hand blown drinking glass, made from lead glass in the 18th century, circa 1785. Short, heavy, thick stemmed glasses...

English oak liquor traveling case with fitted interior consisting of original stenciled gilt bottles and glasses with stoppers, iron carrying side h...

Charming Gustavian Handblown Glass Bottle with Stopper, Late 18th Century This delightful Swedish Gustavian glass bottle from the late 1700s features handblown craftsmanship with en...

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 hand blown, glass, cup and saucer made from an amethyst colored glass and dating to the English Georgian period, circa 1800. Georgian glass cups and saucers are unusual and hard to find. This one is particularly attractive being made of amethyst glass. The cup is free blown in the shape of a coffee can with a handmade loop handle. The saucer has a folded rim to give added strength and protection, as seen on the folded feet of some Georgian drinking glasses...

This is a very good English, hand-blown, Heavy Baluster wine drinking glass, dating to the early 18th century, circa 1710, English queen Anne period. Heavy baluster glasses are rare and very collectable, representing the finest of English drinking glasses...

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 fine Irish cut glass or crystal Salt, made from lead glass in the 18th century, circa 1790. The oval boat-shaped bowl is well hand cut and sits on a stepped foot over a ...

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...

A pair of George III cut glass Girandoles.

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 wonderful antique late 18th century (1780 circa) Murano blown clear glass set of four lidded bottles recalling a genie bottle shape, is made of the most thin and see-through gla...

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...

A fine and rare white, opaque glass vase decorated in the manner of James Giles. English or possibly Continental in origin. (Bohemian or German Milchgla...

Circa 1730-40 George II period wine glass. Graceful "Kit-Cat" balustroid form with drawn trumpet bowl, the stem with inverted baluster knop, sitting on a rare conical, high domed foo...

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...

An extremely rare Georgian peacock green drinking vessel with six finger hole and lid. The vessel is very similar in design to earlier German vessels one of which can be seen at the...

Rare and remarkable set of five hand blown folded and domed foot plain stem wine or liquor glasses in assorted sizes and classic elegant forms. From left to right: H: 5 DM: 2.5 H: ...

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...

Antique Nailsea Glass Flask Bristol England Georgian 1780s An exceptional early example of a one-of-a-kind petit Nailsea Glass Flask of flattene...

Heading : Georgian wine glass with Britannia engraving Period : George III – c1780 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel – engraved with Britannia within a scrolled car...

Air twist engraved with jacobite flowers

A fine set of four Georgian decanters with gilded labels and stoppers sitting in an unusual boat shaped sheffield plate stand. Decanter size: Height 8 1/2in (21.5cm), widt...

Pedestal Stem Wine Glass with Dutch Heraldic Arms, c1740 Additional information: Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel, engraved as below Stem :A...

A striking Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1970–1980, its tall cylindrical black glass body dramatically decorated with applied, freely trailed glass canes in vivid red, cobalt b...

Swedish yellow 18th century Gustavian handblown glass milk bowl with pouring spout, circa 1780, origin: Sweden.

Heading : Georgian wine glass with opaque twist stem c1760 Period : George II / George III Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Waisted and flared bucket Stem :. Single series– pa...

Heading : Light baluster stem Georgian wine glass Period : George II - c1735 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Bell shaped Stem : Ball knop, two inverted baluster knops above a ...

A fine pair of scale and flute cut club shaped Georgian decanters with cut flower to the bodies.

A fine antique 18th century pewter & glass beer stein. In the form of a glass stein mounted with a pewter lid and pewter foot rim. Monogrammed...

This is a very good English "RUMMER" Drinking Glass, which were originally drinking glasses used in English taverns in the late 18th and early 19th century. The glass is made from h...

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...

An Antique Light Baluster Wine Glass, c1740 All things considered this remains a stunning wine glass, tall and elegant and a fine example of the g...

Heading : Georgian wine glass wth opaque twist stem and engraved saucer top bowl Period : George II / George III Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Saucer top with engraved fruiting vine band...

This very fine George III cut-glass footed bowl, from Cork, Ireland, is distinguished by a fluted fold-over rim, shallow-faceted body, cylindrical stem, and a square-mounted lemon-sq...

18th Century Balustroid Wine Glass, c1740 Additional information: Period : George II c1740 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel...

Heading : Georgian sweetmeat glass with pedestal stem Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Double ogee with everted rim Stem : Beaded flattened ball above eight ...

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...

Pewter Mounted Glass Claret Jug, circa 1790 Additional Information: Date: c1790 Origin: Probably Bohemia or Germany Colour: Clear Stopper: Pewter lid Neck: Slice cut neck wi...

Heading : Engraved Pan Top Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass Period : George III Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Pan top round funnel, Engraved cross...

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...

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...

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 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...

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" ...

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 ...

This is a very good English "RUMMER" Drinking Glass, which were originally drinking glasses used in English taverns in the late 18th and early 19...

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 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 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...

Primitive antique Saxony glass from ca. 1750-1780. Handblown gray-clear glass. Baluster/conical-shaped stem with discs at the top and one large bubble. Engraved decoration featuring...

Very charming French 18th Century hand blown wine glass in emerald green and gold leaf decorations. The glass is notched at the stem and features a scene with a house with trees, flo...

This is an Irish wine glass cooler or rinser made from lead glass, which is an unusual item from the late 18th or early 19th century. These are about the same size as a finger bowl and were used to rinse or cool wine glasses between each course of the meal at the Georgian dining table...

Dutch twist wine glass, ca 1750-1770 Dutch twist wine glasses were blown in the 2nd half of the 18th century. The Dutch glass consists of the twist in the stem, usually of a wick ...