Georgian Plain Stem Wine Glass c1740

Description

Heading : 18th century plain stem wine glass
Period : George II
Date : c1740
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A bell bowl with an air tear contained within it’s solid base
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.2cm tall with a 7.2cm bowl and an 8cm foot
Condition : Very good
Restoration : None
Weight : 143 grams

References : English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 2.

English Drinking Glasses by Ronald Gabriel – Page 24 Plate 14.

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 35 Plate 17.

English Table Glass By E.M.Elville – Page 67 Plate 25.