James Giles Gilded Wine Glass c1770

Description

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£155 Mrs C Edwards- Tasmania

£100 Mr Barclay- Manchester

Heading : James Giles Decorated Glass
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee with gilded rim
Bowl Features : Gilded fruiting vine. flower heads and sprigs
Stem : Diamond facet cut with central swelling knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 ½ inches tall with a 2 1/2 inch bowl and 3 1/4 inch
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. some fading to the gilding and minor grazing to a few of the facet cuts  
Restoration : None
Weight : 207 Grams

Additional Information : From the atelier of James Giles. better known for his decoration of porcelain but his glas is very highly regarded. The gilding is faded but this is reflected in the price.

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 247 Plate 767.