Georgian Bonnett Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian bonnett glass 
Period : George III – c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Double ogee with dentil rim. Petal moulded lower bowl with zip moulded seams
Stem : Moulded knop
Foot : Conical. scallop cut rim
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  8.0 cm height.  6.0cm diameter bowl. 6.0cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  168grams 

Its good to see a bonnet glass that clearly demonstrates that it was made for the purpose of serving salt and spices. not for drinking. The petal moulded lower bowl with zip moulded seams is an extremely rare decorative style.