Engraved 18th Century Ale Glass

Description

Heading : Engraved ale glass
Period : George III 
Date : c1740
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical engraved with hops and barley
Stem : Double shoulder knop
Foot : Conical. folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Approx.12.8cm tall with a 6.2cm bowl and 6.5cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 92 grams

References : Dwarf Ale Glasses And Their Victorian Successors By Stephen Parry – Page 4. Plate III.15

The Glass Collector A Guide To Old English Glass By Maciver Percival – Page 299.