Silesian Stem Sweetmeat Glass c1900

Description

Heading : 19th silesian stem sweetmeat 
Period : Victoria 
Origin : England
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Waisted ogee
Stem : Silesian 
Stem Features : Annular collar. eight sided stem with large air tear and diamonds on the shoulder. terraced annular cushion knop.
Foot : Domed. folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  16cm height. 8.7cm diameter bowl. 8cm diameter base
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks  
Restoration : None  
Weight: 355 grams 

The moulding on the stem is not as sharp as on earlier examples. The glass is bright with jut a few inclusions. The fold on the underside of the foot is not horizontal. Such glasses were still being produced in the late 19th and early 20th century