Georgian Ale Glass With Folded Foot c1810

Description

Heading : Georgian Ale Glass With Folded Foot
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl :Conical. Engraved ears of barley in saltire, hop leaves and flower
Stem : Plain with annular knop and cushion
Foot : Conical folded
Pontil : Snapped with metal residue from the punty
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 12.5cm, bowl 5.4, foot 6.9
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight: 109g

A fine example. The use of folded feet was resurrected in the early 19th century having been discontinued in the mid 18th century as a means of reducing the weight of a glass and associated tax.