Petal Moulded Gin Glass c1780

Heading : Petal moulded gin glass 
Period : George III – c1780 
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Funnel with crisp petal moulding 
Stem : Rib moulded with ball knop 
Foot : Folded conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  10.3cm height. 5.4cm diameter bowl. 5.7cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight: 81 grams

Whilst the consumption of gin in 18th century England was far from refined; this lead glass. petal moulded. knopped stem Georgian gin glass would add a real sense of history to your consumption of neat Mother’s ruin.