18th Century Barware

This is a fine English, Late Georgian, Pewter Jug, which we date to the late 18th to very early 19th Century, circa 1800 or possibly earlier. The mug has a tapering shaped body with...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II Newcastle sterling silver tankard made by John Langlands I; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional...

Russian Neoclassical silver wine beaker, ca 1792. Straight and tapering sides. Chased vases joined by swags with perched eagles. At top is engraved “Elizabeth – Matthew”. At bottom, ...

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...

Splendid antique English sterling silver brandy/spirits warmer, George II period, 1743 Attributed to Edward Wakelin- the initials in the Gothic style correspond to Wakelin's, perhap...

American copper and wrought iron plantation cauldron with original iron folding handle supported by circular fitted three leg stand with stylized splay...

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...

Rare, very early George I period silver brandy/spirits warmer, Joseph Clare I, London, 1714. Wonderful, historically interesting 308 years barware piece. Classic circular tapering form with a shaped base, heavy solid silver with a beautifully turned oak handle. Fully hallmarked on the side of the body Period initials on the bottom of base N E M Measurements: 3.32 inches in diameter, 5.25 inches to the to of handle, 2.13 inches height of vessel. 1714 was the year George I ascended the throne, making this an interesting, very early piece of Georgian silver. Excellent piece in very good condition commensurate with age. Beautiful old patina on the silver and the fine oak handle. Joseph Clare I, son of Francis Clare of London, apprenticed to Nathaniel Locke in 1702, free 4th November 1712. Heal records him at Wood Street by Love Lane...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia standard silver flat topped quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 18th century silverware. This magnificent antique William III Britannia silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading collet style foot. The surface of this 18th century quart tankard is embellished with an impressive engraved leaf and floral bordered coat of arms depicting party per pale to the first a chevron between three lion's heads erased and to the second a bend raguly. The upper and lower portions of the body are encircled with bands of tooled decoration, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim. This antique quart tankard retains the original double stepped flat topped, hallmarked cover surmounted with an impressive volute scrolling thumbpiece. The cover is further ornamented with a band of tooled decoration to the rim accented with an applied shaped thumbpiece to the anterior edge. The hinge is decorated with ribbed ornamentation and retains the original pin. This antique Britannia standard silver tankard is fitted with an S-scroll handle ornamented with a plain rounded terminal. The spreading collet foot is encircled with a band of applied moulded decoration to the rim. Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres. Britannia silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver). The armourial bearings are those of the Wyndham and Penruddocke family, to commemorate the marriage of Henry Wyndham and Arundel Penruddocke on 11th September 1735. Further detailed information available on request. Condition This antique tankard...

Fine 18th Century George III period engraved repousse sterling silver goblet by Francis Crump, London, 1770. The use of sterling silver drinking vessels is associated with good health as silver is prized for removing impurities from libations. Lovely historic object...

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 fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an addition to our range of diverse Newcastle silverware. This fine antique George III Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of this Georgian silver mug...

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...

Fitted traveling case with original hand blown gilt decorated bottles with the original crimson brocade cover, late 18th century. The case retains the original working lock and key o...

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...

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I English Britannia silver lady's mug by John East; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Ge...

German Baroque silver gilt goblet, 18th century. Tapering bowl with dense bosses forming grape bunch. Vine support mounted with figure of axman hacking away. Domed foot with chased g...

A Continental magnum decanter of tapered shape engraved with swags Portugal, 1785.

A Georgian period water jug. England, circa 1795. Measures: Height: 21.5 cm (8 1/2") Width: 14.5 cm (5 3/4").

George III sterling silver tankard. Made by Peter & Ann Bateman in London in 1794. Girdled upward tapering cylinder; raised and spread foot. Cover hinged and double-domed with open-s...

Known as a rafraichissoir, this beautifully polished copper vessel has been hammered using both repousse and chasing metalworking techniques. Beneath the ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of five antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels or tickets made by Hester Bateman, part of our wine related silverware collection These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver bottle labels have a neoclassical urn shaped form. These antique silver labels or tickets are further ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck ribbon bow designs accented with suspended leaf festoons. The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port', 'Geneva', 'Claret', 'Rum' and 'Madeira'. These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops to the corners of the urn designs and connected by silver round link chains. These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman, are an exceptional example of their type. Condition These antique silver bottle labels or tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition, for their type. The bright cut engraved decoration is crisp. These antique wine labels...

English Chippendale mahogany octagonal cellarette with locking hinged top, fitted copper removable interior with handles, original molded brass ba...

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...

An engraved plain stem wine glass. England, circa 1750. Height: 15 cm (6"). Diameter: 7.5 cm (3").

A large George II silver brandy saucepan, hallmark of John Swift, London, 1758. Of bulbous form with a turned baluster shaped mahogany handle, engraved...

George III sterling silver goblet. Made by Solomon Hougham in London in 1798. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Reeded foot rim. Spare Neoclassical form that w...

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...

This is a very good 18th century pewter Chalice or Goblet, made in the UK, Circa 1770 English pewter Chalices of this period are rare items. This chalice has a circular open bowl r...

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...

French silver wine taster, 18th century. Bowl has curved sizes; ring handle with snake head and squiggly tail terminals. Worn incised name. Marked. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces.

A very fine pair of george iii silver based wine coasters made in London in 1776 by william plummer. The Wine Coasters are circular in form with a beaded base and rim. The sides ar...

A classic antique George II solid Silver lidded Tankard. This Silver Georgian Quart Tankard has an impressive domed hinged lid with a shaped thumb piece and a substantial scroll hand...

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...

A classic Antique George III solid silver Lidded Tankard in a traditional straight sided design. The Tankard has a spread foot and a hinged domed lid an...

Large Danish Pewter beaker or cup for wine or beer, Denmark Circa 1790-1810 The cup is marked with a large W on the base.

An unusual George III Drinking Goblet made in London in 1772 by Richard Morson & Benjamin Stephenson. This very unusual piece stands on a circular ped...

A Very Fine George II Tankard Made in London in 1752 by John Payne. The Tankard is of a good substantial size and stands on a stepped circular foot. The baluster main body has an ap...

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 George III mahogany and satinwood marquetry inlaid tantalus, circa 1790. The rectangular traveling chest with conch shell inlaid satinwood hinged top opening to an interior fitted with four original gilt-painted mould-blown transparent glass decanters and two flint glass cordial glasses...

A very fine pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters made in London in 1773 by Robert Hennell The Wine Coasters are circular in form with a spreading base, which is decorated ...

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 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 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...

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 ...

18th century Austrian-Hungarian pewter tankard hinged lion lid. Fine antique Baroque pewter tankard with twist fluted sides and hinged lid topped with a li...

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 exquisite pair of antique German decanters, originating from Hanau, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Perfect for tablewa...

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 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 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 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...

This is a solid, cast, English sterling silver wine label, marked RUM made by Thomas Willimore, of Birmingham, in 1789. (18th century George 111 peri...

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 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...

18th century Continental Silver Coaster Évora Portugal C.1780. The round coaster on three foliate paw supports, the centre with engraved pin pricked an...

George III sterling silver stirrup cup. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1788. A low and pointed fox head with flexed-back ears and bared teeth expressive of scampering glee. The c...

Very evocative piece of decor, a real old world relic of nobility and or wealth. Noted as a Swiss Swirl Wine Can by last collector owner, but could also be Austrian or German made. V...

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18th century, German silver gilt beaker made in Hanau; part of our continental silverware collection. This exception...