Tall Georgian Wrythen Moulded Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : 18th century wrythen moulded ale glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical wth very well defined wrythen moulding
Stem : The moulding continues over the rudimentary shoulder knop and stem to the foot
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  14.3cm tall with a 6cm bowl and a 6.2cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 104 grams

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

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