Rib Moulded Dram Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Rib moulded dram glass
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Bell shaped with ribbed moulding. 
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 11.0 cm height. 6.9 cm diameter bowl. 5.8 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks . There is a large piece of clinker in the foot rim
Restoration : None 
Weight: 157 grams 

A fine eighteenth century rib moulded dram glass with plenty of character. This fails the “spoon” test even with a narrow 18th century rat tail. it will not reach the bottom. these are frequently mistaken for jelly glasses. Only our third  example. It is also a little too tall for a jelly glass