Georgian Jelly Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian jelly glass
Period : George III – c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Flared round funnel – rib moulded
Stem : Rib moulded cushion
Foot : Thick low conical
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 11 cm height. 7.2 cm diameter bowl. 5.2 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight: 154 grams 

Reference:  Victoria and Albert museum collection numbers C.273-1938 and C.22-1976

To prevent splitting it is better for custard to be cooled slowly. Ceramic retains heat far better than glass and the narrow trumpet shape of this glass would not be conducive to slow cooling. quite the opposite. The vast majority of 18th century table wares intended for custards were ceramic and were broad or baluster shaped. Jelly is best set quickly. hence glass and narrow trumpet shapes. If you prefer to use this for an irish coffee then go right ahead there are no rules.