Engraved Georgian Wine Glass with Facet Cut Stem c1780

Description

Heading : Engraved Georgian wine glass with facet cut stem
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel – engraved with Lily of the Valley
Stem : Facet cut
Foot : Firing
Pontil : Broad polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.6cm height, 5.6cm diameter bowl, 7.4cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 239 grams

The last time we recall seeing a glass with such a pronounced tapered stem it had been made for the Glasgow based  Hodge Podge club whose glasses were made in London.

The firing foot strongly indicates that this was made for a club or society where frequent toasting would be undertaken. Lily of the valley has well known and documented Jacobite connections. The possibility that this was made for a Jacobite society cannot be underestimated