Technical Description
An 18th-century facet cut wine glass. It has a rare 10 sided Decagon bowl with a gilded rim. The bowl has large facet cuts to the base above a fine diamond facet cut stem. Conical foot. The first example we have had of this form in over 3 years.
Date & Origin
Germany, c1780.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 14cm Bowl Diameter: 4.7cm Foot diameter: 6.2cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown in Germany around the time the Bank of North America, the first American commercial bank opened.
