Technical Description
A superb English lead mid 18th-century Export wine glass in pale green. It has a large Ogee bowl engraved with a continuous fruiting vine. A solid section at the base of the bowl contains an air tear above a large hollow angular knop and hollow stem. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
These glasses were made in England for export into the European market.
You can see an almost identical unengraved example in 'Coloured Glass by Derek C David and Keith Middlemas' where they show a selection of Export glasses from the mid 18th century on pages 22 and 23.
A wonderful example which we have never had in the last 20 years.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. George II
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 15.7cm Bowl Diameter: 5.7cm Foot diameter: 6.8cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of The French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763. Fought between the colonies of British America and those of New France.
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