SOLD – Rare Amethyst WIne Glass c1820

Description

Heading : Wine Glass
Period : William IV
Date : c1820
Origin : English
Colour : Amethyst and clear
Bowl : Cup
Bowl Features : Honeycomb Moulding
Stem : Clear and hollow with applied amethyst prunts
Stem Features : Clear glass with applied amethyst upper collar. amethyst prunts and milled lower collar
Foot : Conical. clear with applied amethyst trailing
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 4 1/4 inches tall with 2 1/2 inch bowl and 2 1/2 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 177 grams

Additional Information : An exceptionally rare glass and the first we have had of this form.