Very Tall Diamond Point Engraved Georgian Champagne Flute c1780

Description

Heading : A very fine 18th century champagne flure
Date : c1780
Period :George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel
Bowl Features : Engraved with a band of tulips and olives above diamond point motto “Wine does wonders every day”
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil :Snapped
Type : Lead glass
Size : 22.6 cm tall with a 6 cm bowl and 8 cm foot  
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 203 grams

This is very tall example with a huge foot. “Wine does wonders every day” is a lyric from song composed by John Eccles 1668 – 1735. We happen to have located a recording . Please enjoy the following

Listen to “Wine does wonders”