A Rare Georgian Beehive Decanter c1770

Description

Heading : A Georgian beehive decanter
Date : c1770
Period :  George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear with grey hue
Stopper : Multi teared ball
Body : Six irregular sized annular sections
Pontil : Broad polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 19.4cms tall
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 470g

Reference: See “The Decanter Ancient to Modern”- Andy McConnell plate 4 page 93. If you do not have a copy then this also appears in the previous version “An Illustrated History of Glass from 1650″ on page 109 plate 156.