SOLD – Georgian Panel Moulded Jelly Glass c1750

Description

A genuine rarity. This hexagonal panel moulded jelly glass has cushion knop and domed foot c1750. Jelly glasses were presented on glass tazzas and helped period cooks with both a firm set for their desserts and as well as their presentation . Jellies were both fruit based and spiced and would typically accompany both sweet and savoury custards and syllabub and other suckets. 

The glass has an excellent hue. There is a small aggregation of sooty particles on one of the panels. This is a feature of period glass. not a fault.

English lead. no chips cracks or restoration. it measures 4 inches tall with a 2 5 1/6 inch bowl and 2 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.