Heavy Baluster Wine Glass c1700

Description

Heading : Heavy baluster wine glass
Period : William & Mary
Date : c1700
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel
Bowl Features : Solid base with air tear
Stem : Knopped
Stem Features : Teared annulated knop above basal knop
Foot : Dommed
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 5/8 inches tall with 2 7/16 inch bowl and 2 3/8 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : The foot rim has been polished
Weight: 210 grams

Additional Information : You can see an example of this very early baluster glass on page 71 plate 80 within ‘Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses’ by L.M. Bickerton. The foot has been reduced a little which is commonpalce for a  300+ year old glass. This has been reflected in the price. A fine early example and a discount price

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 71 Plate 80.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 7.

English Glass By Sydney Crompton – Plate 44.