Rare 18th Century Pedestal Stem Champagne Glass c1760

Description

Heading : 18th century champagne or sweetmeat glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A diamond moulded double ogee bowl
Stem : Six sided pedestal stem with central air tear
Foot : Domed with diamond moulding
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.2cm tall with an 9.4cm bowl and a 9cm foot  
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. clean and clear
Restoration : None
Weight : 385 grams

Additional Information : A fine example which would have been used as either a champagne glass or sweetmeat. The diamond moulded bowl and foot are a rare combination and this is the first example we have offered for sale in fourteen years