Technical Description
A fine example of an 18th century balustroid wine glass dating to c1740. It has a bell bowl above a, inverted baluster knop and a large swelling knop with a central air tear. Conical foot.
Unusual to find a drop knop on the shoulder like this
Date & Origin
England, c1740. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 17.3cm Bowl diameter: 6.7cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Historical Context
Hand-made around the time Grog was first issued to the Royal Navy in 1740