Date & Origin
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 19.3cm Bowl diameter: 6.6cm Foot diameter: 7.2cm.
Weight
163 grams
Technical Description
An 18th century facet cut wine glass. The round funnel bowl rests upon a short plain stem section above a hexagonal facet cut stem featuring a shoulder knop. The glass is supported by a conical foot with a rough pontil. This is an excellent example and could be classified as a composite stem.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the Bank of North America, the first American commercial bank opened.
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