SOLD – Georgian Pedestal Stem Champagne Glass c1750

Description

A Georgian Pedestal stem champagne glass c1750

This eight sided pedestal stem has an ogee bowl with a flared rim. These may have been used as champagne coupes or sweetmeats. The stem has diamonds on the shoulders and sits on a domed foot with snapped pontil. The metal has a lovely high lead grey-blue hue.

English lead. no chips cracks or restoration

It stands 6 7/16th inches tall with a 3 7/8ths diameter bowl and 3 1/2 inch foot

References :            

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 130 Plate 310.