18th Century Plain Stem Firing Dram Glass c1740

Description

Heading : Georgian plain stem dram glass
Date : c1740
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A drawn ovoid bowl
Stem : Plain
Foot : Thick conical firing foot
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 9.7cm tall with a 4.7cm rim and a 7.1cm foot
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 195 grams

Having a dram from a stemmed glass seems a novelty today. however it does enhance the enjoyment of a malt as you sip rather than drink from glasses with small bowls