Georgian Annulated Knop Baluster Wine Glass c1730

Technical Description

A fine 18th-century baluster wine glass dating to around 1730.

It has a bell bowl with a solid section at the base containing an air tear. Superb triple annulated shoulder knop with further air teared section which continues down into the basal knop. Conical folded foot.

Date & Origin

England, C1730. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 15.5cm, Rim diameter:7.3cm,  Foot diameter: 7.7cm

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.