SOLD- Engraved Facetted Baluster Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Engraved Wine Glass c1750
Date : c1750
Period : Mid 18th century
Origin : Saxony. Germany
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel sitting on a facet cut lower bowl containing a large air tear
Bowl Features : Engraved with a building with ornamental gable end. lattice fence and conifers. Flowers to reverse
Stem Features : facet cat cushion knop above a slice cut hollow inverted baluster knop.
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : Height 7 1/8th inches. bowl 3 inches foot 3 inches
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks.
Restoration : None
Weight : 200g

Antique engraved wine glasses have both charm and intrigue. Firstly they and a delight to use and then you may ponder the engraving and try to interpret the decoration.