A Pair of 18th Century Facet Cut Stem Short Wine Or Port Glasses c1780

Description

Heading : A Georgian facet cut stem short wine or port glass
Period : George III. c1770
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear. grey-blue hue
Bowl : Conical bowl engraved with Tulips and olives ( also known as egg and dart)
Stem : Graduated hexagonal  cut facets
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  12.7cm height.  6.0cm diameter bowl. 6.6cm diameter foot 
Condition : No chips or cracks. one foot rim has been reduced by 2-3mm and polished. Some clinker on the foot
Restoration : None 
Weight:  316 grams

Ideal for the nightcap and we do not suggest ovaltine.