Technical Description
A very fine mid 18th century drawn trumpet wine glass. It has a large air tear at the top of the stem which sits on a domed foot. Snapped pontil.
Domed feet on 18th-century wines are quite scarce and this is a particularly nice example. Very well balanced.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 17.9cm Rim diameter: 6.6cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-made around the time the wearing of the kilt was banned in Scotland by the Dress Act in 1746.
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