English Lead Glass Hock Wine Roemer c1800

Description

Heading : English roemer style glass intended for hock
Period : George III -1790-1820
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Cup
Stem : Applied raspberry prunts
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 11 cm height. 6.1 cm diameter bowl. 5.8 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight: 120 grams 

The Hanoverians brought with them the taste for germanic style wines. not only Hockk and Riesling but also Spatburgunder. a late ripenening pinot that produces lighter red than anticipated from pinot.