Engraved Georgian Plain Stem Firing Glass c1820

Description

Heading : Georgian plain stem dram glass
Date : c1820
Period : George IV
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : An ogee bowl engraved with a floral band
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Iron pontil or “open pontil” scar
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 10.7cm tall with a 4.9cm bowl and a 5.7cm foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 123 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