A Gilded Facet Cut Stem Wine Glass c1770

Description

Heading : A Gilded Facet Cut Stem Wine Glass
Period : George III c1770
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Cup shaped. Gilded decoration
Stem : Diamond scalloped cuts
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 10.9 cm height. 4.7 cm diameter bowl. 6.5 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Very good. A small flake chip under the foot rim. Wear to the gilded rim
Restoration : None 
Weight: 116 grams 

The decoration is typical of the Giles. scattered flowers and sprigs. However. this was not unique to his atelier.