Sunderland Petal Moulded Tall Ale Glass c.1860

Description

Heading : A Sunderland Petal Moulded Tall Ale Glass Circa 1860
Period : Victorian
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. good grey tone
Bowl : Slender upright with elongated petal moulding
Stem : Short with true baluster knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  18.3cm height. 6.4 cm diameter bowl. 8.4cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight:  434 grams

If there was ever an ale glass made that lends itself to champagne then this has to be a candidate. Brown ale or blanc de blancs. there are no rules but this is a glass that demands to be used. tactile and robust.