A Large Engraved Georgian Facet Cut Stem Wine Glass c1780

Description

Heading : An Engraved Georgian Facet Cut Stem Wine Glass c1780
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. good grey tone
Bowl : Round funnel. An engraved. cut and polished band of tulips and olives. Petal cut lower bowl
Stem : Deep diamond facet cuts
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Deep polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 14cm. bowl 6.6 and foot 7.2
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight: 188g

This is a a little taller and has a higher capcity than the majority of examples. An excellent heavyweight example. The non polished edges on the olives is also worthy of note and adds good contrast to the polished interior