Engraved Georgian Ale Glass c1780

Description

Heading : Engraved Georgian Ale Glass
Date : c1780
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical. engraved with ears of barley. hops and ears of barley in saltire
Stem : Ball knop over plain stem
Foot : Conical.
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 13.5cm tall. 6.5cm bowl and  7cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. air bubble in the foot
Restoration : None
Weight : 131 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.