SOLD- Georgian Baluster Wine Glass c1730

Description

A substantial Georgian Baluster Wine Glass c1730 with a bell bowl which has a solid section at the base. Sits on an inverted baluster and basal knop stem above a conical foot with snapped pontil.

English lead. no chips cracks or restoration. the glass measures 6 ¾ inches tall with a 3 3/16 inch bowl and 3 3/16 inch foot.

A very good. substantial and heavy glass with  dark metal.

References :            

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 83 Plate 125.

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 44.

Glass Source Book By Jo Marshall – Page 93.

The Baluster Family of English Drinking Glasses By Delomosne and Son Ltd. – Plate 5.