Georgian Facet Cut Wine Glass

Description

Heading : 18th century facet cut wine glass
Date : c1780
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn round funnel
Stem : Facet cut  
Stem Features : Hexagonal facet cutting     
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 3/4 6 inches tall with a 2 inch bowl and 2 3/4 inch foot
Condition : Single chip to the foot as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 182 Grams

References : Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 157.

English. Scottish & Irish Table Glass By G. Bernard Hughes – Page 81 Figure 36.