SOLD – Six 18th Century Hops & Barley Engraved Ale Glasses

Description

Heading : Six Georgian engraved ale glasses
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical
Bowl Features : Hop bines and ears of barley in saltire
Stem : Knopped
Stem Features : Shoulder ball knops
Foot : Conical. 2 with folded feet
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Tallest is 5 1/2 inches with a 2 1/4 inch bowl and 2 5/8 inch foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 612 Grams

This set of 18th century ale or beer glasses should of course be re-purposed for modern dining. The bowls more than adequate for a large gin and tonic or sparkling wines. When using antique drinking and wine glasses there is but one rule. Enjoy them!.

References :

Dwarf Ale Glasses and their Victorian Successors By Stephen Parry – Page 4.