SOLD – 18th Century Facet Cut Wine Glass

Description

Heading : Georgian facet cut wine glass
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee
Stem : Diamond facet cut
Stem Features : Central swelling knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 ½ inches tall with 1 7/8 inch bowl and 2 9/16 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks.
Restoration : None
Weight: 141 grams

Additional Information : Similar knopped facet cut example can be seen on page 246 and 247 of ‘Eighteenth Century Drinking Glasses An Illustrated Guide’ by L.M. Bickerton

References :

English. Scottish & Irish Table Glass By G. Bernard Hughes – Page 81 Figure 36.