SOLD – Very Tall Early Toasting Glass c1700

Description

Heading : Toasting Glass
Period : Late 17th early 18th century
Date : 1690- 1700
Origin : English or posibly Dutch
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Trumpet
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 9 15/16 inches tall with a 2 3/8 inch bowl and 3 3/8 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent
Weight: 62 grams

Additional Information : One of the finest examples we have ever had. A very elegant example. the stem only 3/16 of an inch wide at its thinnest point. The stems of glasses were frequently snapped after a toast was given although there are period accounts of this not being the case on every occasion. This amazing survivor of over 300 years in perfect condition.

References :

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 34 Plate 16.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 101.