18th Century Pedestal Stem Sweetmeat Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Georgian sweetmeat glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A diamond moulded lipped double ogee bowl
Stem : Eight sided pedestal stem with central air tear
Foot : Domed with diamond moulding
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.7cm tall with an 8.8cm bowl and a 8.5cm foot  
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 311 grams

Additional Information : A fine example which would have been used as either a champagne glass or sweetmeat. The diamond moulded bowl and foot are a rare combination and this is only the second example we have offered for sale since inception…