SOLD – Georgian Facet Cut Ale Glass c1780 A/F

Description

Heading : Facet cut ale glass
Date : c1780
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Long round funnel
Bowl Features : Large star cuts around the rim
Stem : Hexagonal facet cut
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 7 inches tall with a 2 inch bowl and 2 ½ inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : The foot has had a minor polish at some point in the past
Weight: 210 grams

Although the literature describes these as ale or champagne glasses thay are ideal for the latter.