18th Century Wine Glass – Continental Facon Anglaise

Description

Heading : 18th century wine glass continental facon Anglaise
Period : c1750-1775
Origin : North west Europe – most likely Liege or Orleans
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical – rib moulded
Stem : Incised twist with inverted baluster knop
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size :  11.7cm height. 5.2cm diameter bowl. 5.9cm diameter foot
Condition : This glass is crizzled*
Restoration : None
Weight : 64 grams

The decay within the glass is caused by chemical imbalances. usually a deficiency of lime within the composition. The decay process can take centuries but cannot be reversed