SOLD – Georgian Hop and Barley Engraved Tumbler c1790

Description

Heading : Engraved Glass Tumbler c1790
Date : c1790
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Tapered. Engraved with hops and ears of barley
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 3 5/8 inches tall with a 2 7/8 inch bowl and 2 3/16 inch base
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 155 grams

Hop and barley decoration is standard on ale glasses. but unusual on tumblers. Malted barley is used in whisky production. but hops are certainly not.