Composite Stem Double Knopped Jacobite Engraver B Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A very fine single bud Jacobite engraved wine glass
Period : George II c1750
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Bucket bowl engraved with rose and single bud.  Engraver B according to Seddon.
Stem : A short plain stem section above a double knopped multi-series air twist stem
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  16.5 cm height. 5.2 cm diameter bowl. 7.2 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  158 grams Reference: The Jacobites and Their Drinking Glasses- Seddon p108

Distinguishing Seddons engraver B from C can be difficult. Both roses have three inner loops and the the closed buds are very similar. Engraver B used a thinner petiole that continues into the mid rib of the leaves.