Georgian Wrythen Moulded Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : 18th century ale glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A half wrythen moulded conical bowl
Stem : Moulding descends over a shoulder knop and a basal knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 11.3cm tall with a 5.6cm bowl and a 5.8cm foot
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 116 grams

References : An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 348.

Starting to Collect Antique Glass By John Sandon – Page 93.