SOLD – Victorian Lens Ale Glass c1880

Description

A tall Victorian ale glass with a long round funnel bowl with lens moulding on a moulded foot with polished pontil. Its very well made. intended to withstand the trails and tribulations of the Victorian ale house. Ideal for barley wine and strong ales or even sparkling wines.

English lead glass. no chips cracks or restoration. it measures 7 ½ inches tall with 2 5/8 inch bowls and 3 ½ inch feet.

References :

Dwarf Ale Glasses and their Victorian Successors By Stephen Parry – Page 13.