James Giles Glass – Ale Glass with Facet Cut Stem c1770

Description

Heading : James Giles glass – ale glass with facet cut stem c1780
Period : George III
Origin :  England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel with gilded band to rim and gilded barley with floral sprigs.
Stem : Facet cut
Foot :  Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : lead
Size : 19.1cm height, 6.1cm diameter bowl, 7.8cm diameter foot
Condition : Two flake chips on the underside of the foot rim – one measuring 8x3mm, the other 3x2mm. Otherwise minimal wear to gilding only.
Restoration : None
Weight: 207 grams

Reference : A Wine Lover’s Glasses- Ward Lloyd, p. 79- Ex Hubbard Collection

The gilding is in remarkable condition. Its a pity about the flake chips on the underside but they have been reflected in the price.