Georgian Monteith / Bonnet Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian Monteith / Bonnet glass 
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Double ogee with moulded diamonds. “nipt diamond waies” decoration
Stem : Moulded cushion
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  7.8 cm height.  5.5cm diameter bowl. 5.7cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  grams 

This is a very heavyweight example. Perfect for a nightcap but originally intended for spices.

References : Old English Glass By Francis Buckley – Plate LVI.

Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses an Illustrated Guide By L.M Bickerton – Page 255 Plate 797.