An Early 19th Century Wine Glass

Description

Heading : An Early 19th Century Wine Glass
Period : 1820
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Round funnel with OXO band
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 13.3 cm height. 6.8 cm diameter bowl. 7.8 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. A few minor flecks of clinker in the bowl
Restoration : None 
Weight: 171 grams 

A very generous bowl typical of the Regency period. With Boneparte defeated the French could return to what they do best. viticulture. The price of wine fell accordingly and a glass became a more generous measure.