A Finely Engraved Georgian Serving Rummer c1810

Description

Heading : An engraved Georgian punch bowl or serving rummer
Period : George III c1810
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear. good grey hue
Bowl : Large ovoid bowl engraved with hops and ears of barley around an ash tree
Stem : Capstan stem
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  21.5cm height.  15.5 cm diameter bowl. 11.7cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  2175grams 

Ash tree leaves have been fermented to produce a weak beer since ancient Rome. They have also been used a  substitute for hops.