Technical Description
A superb example of an 18th Century Baluster Glass dating to c1730. It has a very large bucket bowl above a triple annulated and basal knop stem. Conical folded foot.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 26.4cm Rim diameter: 11.2cm Foot diameter: 12.7cm.
Historical Relevance
The first documented north american article about freemasonry is published by Benjamin Franklin in 1730 within the Pennsylvania Gazette.
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.
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