A Superb Tall Georgian Engraved Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : An engraved ale glass with an paque twist stem
Date : c1760
Period :George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel
Bowl Features :Deep cut ears of barley and hops
Stem : a six ply spiral band outside a corkscrew
Foot :Conical
Pontil :Snapped
Type : Lead glass
Size : 18.4cms tall with a 4.9cm bowl and 7.3cm foot  
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  160 grams

Additional Information : This is the finest ale glass that we have offered for sale in a considerable time. The engraving is deep and sharply defined. the twist is elegant

English Drinking Glasses by Ronald Gabriel – Page 31 Plate 22

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 124.