Engraved Georgian Balustroid Gin Or Cordial Glass c1760

Description

Heading : A balustroid gin or cordial glass
Date : 1750-1770
Period : George II- George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Pointed funnel finely engraved with a foliate band
Stem : Plain with medial ball knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.5cms tall. 5.5cm bowl. 7cm foot
Condition : Restored There is 4mm x3mm fill on the foot
Restoration : There is 4mm x3mm fill on the foot undertaken by Tiago Oliveira restoration at our behest

Weight : 91g

This is such a rare and unusual form that bringing this back to good display condition with a resin fill was the best option to retain the integrity of the glass