Large Engraved Georgian Glass Tumbler With Hunting Scene c1820

Description

Heading : An engraved glass tumbler depicting a hunting scene
Date : Early 19th century
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. some inclusions within the glass
Bowl : Tapered. Wheen engraved. Huntsman following two dogs across a continuous landscape
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 12cm tall.   10.5cm bowl and 7cm foot
Condition : No chips or cracks. mossing on the base as anticipated. Some light scratches inside the bowl and flecks of clinker
Restoration : None
Weight :  394 grams

This is deceptively weighty and has a generous bowl. The engraving is clearly inspired by late 17th century examples from Nuremberg by Johan Schmidt and others who excelled at intensely engraved landscapes.