Technical Description
An 18th century ale glass glass dating to c1750.
It has a long round funnel bowl bowl with rib moulding to the lower ssection. Sits on a mercury twist stem above a conical foot.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 20.2cm Rim diameter: 5.7cm, Foot diameter: 7.2cm
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.