SOLD – Georgian Balustroid Wine Glass c1740

Description

An 18th century balustroid wine glass c1740. The round funnel bowl sits on an annular shoulder knop atop a plain stem with a further central annular knop. Conical folded foot. snapped pontil. English lead. no chips. cracks or restoration.

A good example that would merit space in any collection.

It measures 5 3/4 inches tall with a 2 3/16 inch bowl and 2 3/4 inch foot.

References :            

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 112 Plate 237.

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 53.

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 50 Plate 30.