Pedestal Stem Bohemian Engraved Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Pedestal Stem Bohemian Engraved Wine Glass
Origin : North Bohemia
Colour : Good grey tone
Bowl : Round funnel with thickened lower bowl. Engraved rococo swags and pendants
Stem : Five sided pedestal with air tear and a ball knop with red threads
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda lime
Size : Height 15.4cm, Bowl  6.8cm, Foot 6.8cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 102gms

These are seriously undervalued in the UK. The red threads within the knop were created via the addition of gold oxide, hence the frequently used term ‘ruby gold’