Technical Description
A superb 18th-century baluster wine glass dating to around 1730.
It has a bell bowl with a solid section at the base. Sits on a superb stem consisting of ball shoulder knop above a baluster knop and large angular basal knop. A most unsual combination. Conical folded foot.
Date & Origin
England, C1730. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 16.3cm, Rim diameter:7cm, Foot diameter: 7.5cm
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.
This item is out of stock.