Mammoth Georgian Ale Glass c1780

Description

Heading : Mammoth Georgian Ale Glass
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Tall round funnel engraved with a sunflower / carnation and a bird perched on the stems
Stem : Opaque twist, a pair of spiral threans outside a vertical gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 22.5cm, bowl 6.5, foot 8.3
Condition : Excellent, no chips, cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 275g

This towers over most period ale glasses. It has a very generous bowl.