Georgian Gin Glass with Balustroid Stem c1740

Description

Heading : Balustroid stem Georgian gin glass c1740
Period : George II – c1740
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. Excellent dark metal
Bowl : Drawn trumpet
Stem : Central ball knop. ball knop cushion
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  14.1cm height. 4.5cm diameter bowl. 6.1cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 92 grams

Hogarth and Kneller both depicted the same form of glass being used by the gentlemen of the Kit-Cat club