Large Georgian Glass Tazza c1770

Description

Heading : Georgian glass tazza
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Stem :  16 sided pedestal with collars at the base
Body :  Double folded gallery (rim)
Foot : Domed and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 1/2 inches tall and approx. 11 1/2 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 1564 grams

See “Glass in 18th century England the footed salver”- K. Kelsall . This is large example . it is the middle one of three in a tree or tier. The largest oof the three was unfortunately severely damaged in transit.

References :

Starting to Collect Antique Glass By John Sandon – Page 92.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 248.

Miller’s Collecting Glass By Sarah Yates – Page 123.