An Eighteen Century Engraved Ale Glass c1740

Description

Heading : Engraved Georgian ale glass
Date : c1740
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. engraved with hope buds and barley ears in saltire
Bowl : Elongated funnel 
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.5cm tall.  5.5 cm bowl and 7cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :128 grams

Miller’s Glass Buying Guide P130

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 191.

Of all Georgian drinking glasses Georgian ale glasses are some of the most useable. Perfect as an engraved champagne glass this antique 18th century glass is a stunning and rare form of ale glass.