SOLD – 18th Century Engraved Ale Glass C1740

Description

Heading : 18th century engraved ale glass
Period : George II
Date : c1740
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel
Bowl Features : Hops and barley engraving     
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical. Folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 inches tall with 2 ¼  inch bowl and 2 5/8 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 108 grams

References :            

Investing In Gregorian Glass. By Ward Lloyd – Page 61. 

Miller’s Collecting Glass By Sarah Yates – Page 53.

Dwarf Ale Glasses and their Victorian Successors By Stephen Parry – Page 3.

The Illustrated Guide to Glass By Felice Mehlman – Page 96.