Georgian Triple Knopped Balustroid Wine Glass c1740

Description

Heading : Georgian Balustroid Wine Glass
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : An ogee bowl with almost enough shape at its base to justify being termed a double ogee
Stem : Plain stem
Stem Features : A full set of collar. medial and basal ball knops; the first of these enclosing a large round bubble or tear. and set a little way below the base of the bowl
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.1 cm tall; 5.1 cm diameter rim and 7.3 cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent; no chips. cracks or flakes; scattered tiny bubble inclusions throughout
Restoration : None
Weight : 126 grams