Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 18.6cm Rim diameter: 6.8cm Foot diameter: 7.8cm.
Technical Description
A tall 18th century drawn trumpet wine glass upon a conical foot with snapped pontil.
Comments
For me personally, plain stem wine glasses from the 18th century have a strength of character that is unequalled in any other form from that period. The word 'plain' is somewhat unfortunate as they are far from plain. A good example which has balance and perfect proportions is a work of ark and the sheer delight of drinking from a glass which is over 250 years old...well just let's say it always tastes better...irrespective of your tipple.
This particular example at over 7 inches is just about as good and plain as they come....a classic example.
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