Petal Cut Champagne Flute c1840

Description

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Heading : A late Georgian or early Victorian champagne flute
Date : c1830-50
Period : George IV- Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Tall petal cut flute
Stem : Double bladed knop over medial angular knop and cushion
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 18.3 cm tall.   5.1 cm bowl and 6.8 cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  157 grams

Late Georgian and Victorian champagne glasses are among the most useable of all antique drinking glasses. Similar in bowl shape to our modern flutes. they are ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate the need for bubble retention over the ability to see the bubbles. With a fine knopped stem and tall petal cut flute shaped bowl. this antique champagne glass is in excellent condition and would make a fine vessel for the vintage champagne of your choice.