Georgian Wrythen Moulded Ale Glass c1760

£75.00 $94.82 Product Code: 2023032306

Technical Description 

An excellent example of a wrythen moulded 18th century ale glass.

Sometimes referred to a Somerset Ale glass, the wrythen is almost horizontal towards the top of the bowl which then curves down and becomes vertical towards the base of the bowl. Two shoulder knops  and a small plain stem section at the base. Large conical foot with snapped pontil.

Date & Origin 

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 13.7cm Bowl diameter: 6.3cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time Britain entered the Seven Years' War against Spain and Naples on the 4th of January 1762.

 

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