Engraved Georgian Ale Glass c1780

Description

Heading : Engraved Georgian Ale Glass c1780
Period : George III – c1780
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Round funnel engraved with ears of barley. and hop leaves. cones and tendrils 
Stem : Plain with a small tear immediately below the base of the bowl
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 160mm height. 56mm diameter bowl. 63mm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks; some tiny bubbles and small inclusions
Restoration : The rim of the foot has been polished
Weight:  148 grams 

Notes:  A very nice example with archetypal. well-executed engraving; the barley stems in saltire with well delineated awns and flag leaves