Engraved Lipped Ogee Bowl Facet Cut Stem Wine Glass c1770

Description

Heading : An engraved lipped ogee bowl facet cut stem wine glass
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Lipped ogee. Engraved band of carnations and forget-me-nots.Shallow cut and polished fans above petal cuts with stepped prismatic band
Stem : Slice cut. The swelling knop has been but into four large diamonds. Shallow cuts at the intersections of alternate panels
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.5cm tall. 7.5  cm bowl and 6.5 cm foot
Condition : There is a 3mm chip on the swelling knop
Restoration : None
Weight :  194 grams

This is beautifully engraved with extensive polished detail. Even with the small issue as outlined this is one of the finest facet cut wine glasses that we have offered for sale.