SOLD – Georgian Hexagonal Panel Moulded Jelly Glass c1750

Description

A genuine rarity. This Georgian hexagonal panel moulded jelly glass c1750 has a cushion knop above domed foot. Jelly glasses were presented on glass tazzas and were a boon to period cooks who would be assured of a firm set for their desserts . Jellies were both fruit based and spiced and would typically accompany various suckets in a colourful display. This is a particularly good example as the rim has “peaks” at each apex.

The glass has an excellent high lead smokey blue hue and has small soot inclusions within the metal

English lead. no chips cracks or restoration. it measures 4 inches tall with a 2 1/8 inch bowl and 2 1/4 inch foot.

References :

Sweetmeat and Jelly Glasses By Therle Hughes – Page 49 Plate 79.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 246.

English & Irish Glass By W. A. Thorpe – Figure 22c.

The Illustrated Guide to Glass By Felice Mehlman – Page 150.

Old English Glass By Francis Buckley – Plate LV.