Georgian Barley Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A Georgian Barley Wine Glass
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel engraved with four ears of barley in saltire
Stem : Multi-series air twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  17.7cm height.  5.6cm diameter bowl. 7.2cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : A 3mm x 2mm flake chip of the underside of the foot has been restored. The resin fill was undertaken by Tiago Oliveira.
Weight:  186grams

References :

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 202.

This is an uncommon variant of an ale glass that would usually be engraved with hops and barley. This was almost certainly intended for barley wine rather than “little beer”. The restoration undertaken is our preferred method. The glass maintains it’s integrity and the restoration cannot be obfuscated with artificial wear. It becomes visible with ultra violet lamps.