An Engraved Ale Glass With Folded Foot c1810

Description

Heading : An engraved 18th century ale glass
Period : George III c1810
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Funnel bowl engraved with a hop flower. leaves and ears of barley in saltire. Prominent pucella marks
Stem : Two flattened ball knops
Foot : Conical folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  13.9cm height.  6.3 cm diameter bowl. 6.9cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None 
Weight:  112grams

The application of a fold on the rim of the feet of drinking glasses was revived for a short period in the early 19th century.