Early 18th Century Baluster Toastmaster Deceptive Glass c1705-1710

£975.00 $1,232.69 Product Code: MW2022081750

Technical Description 

An early 18th century baluster toastmaster glass. A heavily deceptive trumpet bowl rests upon a baluster stem featuring a large teared ball knop. The piece is supported by a folded conical foot with a rough pontil.

The same form can be seen in Eighteenth Century Drinking Glasses by LM Bickerton Page 75 Plate 95.

Date & Origin 

England, c1705-1710. Period of Queen Ann

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions 

Height: 12.1cm   Rim diameter: 5.1cm Foot diameter: 6.3cm.

Historical Relevance 

War of the Spanish Succession began and on the 25th Sep 1705, Queen Anne appoints commissioners to negotiate political union with Scotland

Comments

This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months. 

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