Engraved Georgian Wine Glass with Balustroid Stem c1740

Description

Heading : Engraved Georgian wine glass with balustroid stem c1740
Date : c1740
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : An ogee bowl with a band of floral engraving with polished detail
Stem : Swelling knop
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 13.6cm with a 5cm bowl and 7cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks.
Restoration : None
Weight : 116 grams

Additional information : A glass from the reign of George II who was the last British monarch to personally lead troops into battle. The Battle of Dettingen took place on the 27th of June 1743 during the war of the Austrian Succession.