Georgian Wrythen Moulded Ale Glass – c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian wrythen moulded ale glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical with wrythen moulding
Stem : Bladed knop over short stem
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  11.8cm tall. 5.8cm foot. 6.5cm bowl
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  79 grams

References : An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 348.

Starting to Collect Antique Glass By John Sandon – Page 93.