Very Fine Large Wrythen Moulded Ale Glass c1770

Description

Heading : A very fine Georgian ale glass
Period : George III
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Wrythen moulded funnel. The moulding is very prominent
Stem : Rib moulded ball knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  13cm height. 7.0cm diameter bowl. 7.3cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. The foot is a little ovoid. this is a production flaw
Restoration : None 
Weight:  145 grams 

One of the best ale glasses of this type we have seen.