Date & Origin
England, c1740. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 16.2 cm Rim diameter: 8.4cm Folded Foot diameter: 8 cm.
Technical Description
A superb 18th century plain stem wine glass. It has a rare thistle bowl with a solid section at the base. Conical folded foot with a snapped pontil.
A fine example with a large enough bowl for modern wines and a wide fold indicating an early example.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Benjamin Franklin invented his Franklin stove.
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