Technical Description
An early 19th-century ale glass. A conical bowl rests upon a thin capstan stem, the conical foot has a rough pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1800. Period of George III
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 13.3cm Bowl Diameter: 6.5cm Foot diameter: 6.8cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time an excise act reduced duties on the distillation of whisky, encouraging its commercial production.
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