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Engraved 18th Century Balustroid Wine Glass c1740

£175.00

Product Code:21011741

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Description

Heading : An engraved balustroid stem wine glass
Period : George II c1740
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear . good grey hue
Bowl : Ogee. engraved with a single stem with leaves flowers and grains
Stem : Plain with large medial swelling knop
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  14.8cm height.  4.8cm diameter bowl. 6.5cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  121grams 

As all those collecting antique drinking glasses are aware they were frequently engraved withe depictions of the ingredients that were used to produce the beverage for which they were intended.

This was clearly intended for an aromatised wine. such as Vermouth which has been imported into England from Italy since the 18th century. There were also numerous published recipes for wines infused with spices. flowers and seeds

 

 

Additional information

Weight250 g

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