A Very Fine Facet Cut Stem Ale Glass c1770

Description

Heading : An 18th century facet cut stem ale
Period : George III c1770
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear . excellent grey hue
Bowl : Round funnel engraved with a band of polished printies. Petal cuts around lowe bowl
Stem : Thick tapered stem with diamond scalloped facet cuts.
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  17.7cm height.  5.8cm diameter bowl. 8.2cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. A few very light scratches only. Some small inclusions within the glass
Restoration : None 
Weight:  245 grams