Engraved Ale Glass With Folded Foot c1810

Description

Heading : An engraved 18th century ale glass
Period : George III c1810
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel bowl engraved with a hop flower. leaves and ears of barley in saltire. Prominent pucella marks
Stem : Two flattened ball knops
Foot : Conical folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  13.8cm height.  6.3 cm diameter bowl. 7.1cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight:  112grams

The application of a fold on the rim of the feet of drinking glasses was revived for a short period in the early 19th century.