Georgian Ale Glass with Opaque Twist Stem c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian ale glass with opaque twist stem c1760
Period :  George II / George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Capacious round funnel with engraved hops and ears of barley. The quality of the engraving is exceptional with polished details both the hop flower and the barley.
Stem : Thick multi-ply band out with a pair of spiral tapes.
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 21.8cm height, 8.3cm diameter bowl, 9.3cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 392 grams

With a capacity of over half a pint (allowing for head), this piece could still be used for ale in its modern, weaker, manifestation.