Mid 19th Century Engraved Deceptive Rummer

Description

Heading : A mid 19th century engraved rummer
Period : George III-Victorian 
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Deceptive ogee. engraved “George Woodf. d” 
Stem : Capstan
Stem Features : Blade knop collar 
Foot : Low conical 
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  13.5cm height. 9cm diameter bowl. 8.5cm diameter base
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 399 grams 

A fantastic early Victorian or late Georgian rummer glass. Antique rummers make for fantastic drinking glasses as well as antique collectibles. their bowl size makes them suitable for a wide range of drinks. This example. from the mid 19th century has a deceptive ogee shaped bowl with a beautiful capstan stem. 

References :

Victorian Glass by Geoffrey Wills Pl. 2