A Fine Georgian Plain Stemmed Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A plain stem wine glass with large conical bowl
Date : c1750
Period :  George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Large conical “drawn trumpet”
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.8cm tall. 8.2cm bowl. 7.8cm foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 215 gms

The diameter of the foot is smaller that the bowl. however. the rim of the foot is substantially thickened as it has been fire polished. This is a sure fire indicator that it is in its original state