Technical Description
A rare form of an 18th-century dram glass. It has a round funnel bowl with thick half rib moulding above a plain stem and large conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Not very often you will come across such an unusual example.
Date & Origin
England, c1790. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 8.3cm Bowl Diameter: 4.5cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm.
Historical Relevance
As of the start of 1760, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.
Comments
Part of an extensive private dram collection which Exhibit will be presenting over the next week.
This item is out of stock.
