Rare Dram Size 18th Century Wrythen Flami Ale Glass c1750

Technical Description

A very rare small example of an 18th-century wrythen flami ale glass dating to c1730. 

In the form of an Ale glass, the bowl holds around 1/3rd the volume of a normal ale and was probably used for Cordial or a strong liqueur. 

With a conical bowl, this wrythen-technique differs from typical wrythen moulding as an extra layer of glass is used, giving a deeper texture and more definition. A flattened ball knop sits above a conical foot.

We cant recall seeing another small example like this.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 9.8cm Rim diameter: 4.3cm,  Foot diameter: 5.1cm

Historical Interest

In 1725 Peter the Great died at age 52 after plunging into icy waters to try and save his drowning soldiers and in 1727 in Brazil, Europeans begin planting coffee for the first time

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.