18th Century Triple Knop Balustroid Wine Glass c1745

Description

Heading : Georgian balustroid wine glass
Date : c1745
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bell
Stem : Shoulder ball knop above a larger ball knop and a basal knop
Foot : Conical and folded  
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height. 6 13/16 inches with a 2 15/16 inch bowl and 3 1/4 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 125 grams

Additional Information : Some thin threads of glass left from manufacture make this a very unique glass.

Fun fact : The producers of the ‘Outlander’ T.V series commisioned reproductions of this form prior to filming the ‘Wedding scene’. but this is the genuine article. Look for 1 minute and 59 at the following.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv1s0S4c_-0