A Hexagonal Hollow Pedestal Stem Goblet c1735

Description

Heading : A very fine hollow pedestal stemmed wine goblet
Date : c1730- 1740
Origin : England or Germany. most probably Dresden
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Pointed funnel
Stem: Hexagonal hollow pedestal
Foot: Conical folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda lime
Size : Height 18.7cms. bowl 8.1cms. foot 9.1cms
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 165g

Most authors are adamant that these are English in origin. Some will. beyond any reasonable doubt be German in origin. The funnel or “trichter” shape bowl is found on many dated German engraved glasses

References : Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide By L.M Bickerton – Page 127 Plate 298.

English Drinking Glasses By Ronald Gabriel – Page 17 Plate 6.