An Engraved 18th Century One And A Half Pint Glass c1790

Description

Heading : A one and a half pint glass
Date : c1790
Period :George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear. good dark hue
Bowl Features :Engraved with a single ear of barley above a hop leaf and flower opposite a masonic sun with monogram JC
Pontil :Snapped
Type : Lead
Size : 14.8cm tall with a 11cm bowl and 8.2cm foot  
Condition : Good smme mossing on the wear line of the base
Restoration : None
Weight :  537grams

Additional Information : We are more accustomed to beer being served in half pints or pints however a quart may still be legally served in licensed premises within the UK. When full this glass holds one American quart or a pint and a half with room for the head on the beer. In the 18th century beer was sold in pint and a half measures until the weights and measures act in 1824.