18th Century Baluster Glass Tazza c1755

Description

Heading : 18th century glass tazza
Date : c1755
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Stem : A large annulated teared knop above hollow plain section and basal knop
Body : Double folded gallery (rim)
Foot : Domed and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead with an excellent period hue.
Size : 14.7cm tall with a 26cm rim and a 14.4cm folded foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. The plate sits at a slight angle to the horizontal
Restoration : None
Weight : 1096 grams

The annulated knop is quite an unusual feature. This is only the second example in our temporary care.

References : Glass in the 18th Century “The Footed Salver” By Keith Kelsall – Page 96 Plate Q71/91 and page 95 Plate Q70/89