18th Century Early Facet Cut Ale Glass c1770

Description

Heading : A georgian facet cut stem ale glass
Period : George III
Date : c1770 and possibly a little earlier
Origin : England
Colour : Clear with dark hue
Bowl : Funnel. A band of petal cuts above slice cuts. Strong pucella marks
Stem : Diamond facet cut
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snaped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  17.1 cms tall with a 5.6cm bowl and an 8.1cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 180g

A very fine early facet cut ale glass. The colour. pucella marks. snapped pontil and scalloped cutting are all indicative of an earlier date than the standard. The thick stem could be attributed to Ireland. This is in excellent original condition