SOLD – Four Georgian Mixed Green Wine Glasses c1820

Description

Heading : Four Georgian green wine glasses
Date : c1820
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Shades of Green
Bowl :  Conical
Stem : Angular knops
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 1/8 inches tall with a 2 ¾ inch bowl and 2 ¾ inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 565 grams

Additional Information : I don’t believe that they sell such good quality glasses in Ikea and certainly not for this price. Antique drinking glasses are not just for looking at. they are fantastic value when compared to the modern junk that lasts five minutes. chips when you put it down the first time and the colour stain comes off in the dishwasher. Antiques are the ultimate form of recycling. you may have a little tipple and wear a smug little smile confident that you are contributing to the future of the planet. 🙂 Thats my excuse anyway.

References :

Glass Source Book By Jo Marshall – Page 76.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 114.

Coloured Glass By Derek C. Davis & Keith Middlemas – Page 47.