A Fine Bell Bowl Plain Stem Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : An 18th century plain stem wine glass
Period : George II c1750
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear . excellent dark hue
Bowl : Bell with prominent pucella ( tool) marks
Stem : Plain
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  15.7cm height.  7.3cm diameter bowl. 7.0cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. A small particle of clinker in the bowl and three in the foot this is a feature not a flaw
Restoration : None 
Weight:  105 grams 

Eric Knowles Comments

If you are starting out collecting antique drinking glasses or are one of many experienced drinking glass collectors then you will appreciate the refined elegance of this wine glass. Beauty and function in harmony.