SOLD – Georgian Balustroid Wine Glass c1740

Description

A rare 18th century Georgian balustroid wine glass c1740.

It has a drawn trumpet bowl above a teared true baluster knop. two graduated cushion knops and basal knop on a domed foot.

English lead. no chips cracks or restoration. it measures 6 3/8 inches tall with a 2 5/8 inch bowl and 2 ¾  inch foot. This is an exceptional glass and a very rare form.

References :            

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 110 Plate 231.

Investing In Gregorian Glass. By Ward Lloyd – Page 40.