Large Georgian Plain Stem Wine Glass c1745

Description

Heading : Large Georgian Plain Stem Wine Glass
Period : George II
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear . excellent grey hue
Bowl :
Stem : Bell with thickened base
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  16.4cm height.  7.8cm diameter bowl. 8.0cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  240grams 

The capacity is on a  par with a modern example. this is very generous for an 18th century wine glass