Technical Description
An 18th century engraved Balustroid Ale glass dating to c1740.
It has a round funnel bowl engarved with hops and barley above an angular shoulder knop and a further central hollow angular knop. Conical folded foot.
Date & Origin
England, c1740. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 19.8cm, Rim diameter:6.1cm, Foot diameter: 9cm
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.
