Georgian Petal Moulded Gin Glass c1780

Description

Heading : 18th Century gin glass
Period : George III
Date : c1780
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn conical with petal moulding
Stem : Rib moulded knop
Foot : Conical
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 4 1/2 inches tall with 3 1/4 inch bowl and 2 1/4 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 86 grams

Additional Information : This gin glass has a slight undulation in the rim a hand made glass with a little more character. At the time of production in the late 18th century soda glass was not still used in England. The more heavy weight lead glass which was more practical engraving and also gave a clearer finish.