A Folded Foot Georgian Gin Glass c1775

Description

Heading : A Folded Foot Georgian Gin Glass
Period : George III . second half 18th century
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear. good dark hue
Bowl : Drawn trumpet. good pucella marks
Stem : Plain small ball knop cushion
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  9.2cm height.  5.2cm diameter bowl. 6.0cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  61grams 

The folded foot fell out of favour after 1745 but was reintroduced in the late 18th and early 19th century for a short period. Some examples also with folded feet and late rococo engraving are easier to date due to the decorative style. The plain examples are far more problematic. hence the date range.