Very Rare Knopped facet Cut Ale Glass c1770

Description

Heading : Rare Knopped facet Cut Ale or Champagne Glass
Period : George III c1770
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. light grey tone
Bowl : Round funnel. Good pucella marks ( fold lines)
Stem : Long hexagonal facet cuts with medial angular knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 17.9. bowl 5.4cm and foot 7.8
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight: 181grams

This is the first facet cut ale glass with a knopped stem that we have offered for sale