SOLD – Dutch Engraved Light Baluster Friendship Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Newcastle Light Baluster
Date : 1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round Funnel
Bowl Features : Superbly engraved with clasping hands emerging from clouds set within a cartouche and Dutch  ‘DE VRIENDSCHAP’ which simply means ‘The Friendship’
Stem : Knopped
Stem Features : Triple Annulated above air beaded inverted baluster  
Foot : Conical
Pontil : snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 7 ¼ inches tall. 2 7/8 inch bowl. 3 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 171 grams