A Tall 18th Century Champagne Or Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : A Tall 18th Century Champagne or Ale Glass c1760
Period : George II- George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. good grey tone
Bowl : Narrow conical
Stem : A ten ply spiral band outside a pair of corkscrew tapes
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 19.7cm. bowl 5.2 and foot 7.5
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 174g

This may possibly be a ratafia glass. however we would like it ot be a little taller to have made that affirmation. Champagne glasses have a propensity to be lipped or it may simply be a tall ale glass.