Engraved Bucket Bowl Dram Glass With Folded Foot c1810

Description

Heading : A Georgian dram glass
Date : c1810
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Cler
Bowl : Bucket with solid base
Bowl Features : Engraved with continuous foliate band
Stem : Knopped
Foot :Conical folded
Pontil :Snapped
Type : Lead glass
Size : 10.2cm tall with a 6cm bowl and 6cm folded foot  
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  115 grams

Additional Information : We love this little glass. It debunks two myths. Firstly all Georgian glasses have feet with a larger diameter than the bowl unless restored. Secondly all glasses with folded feet were made before the first introduction of the glass tax in 1746.