Georgian Half-Wrythen Ale Glass c1780

£65.00 $82.18 Product Code: 2018110626

Date & Origin 

England, c1780. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 13.8cm Bowl diameter: 6.2cm Foot diameter: 7.5cm.

Weight

161 grams

Technical Description 

An 18th century dwarf ale glass. Wrythen moulding reaches from the base of the stem to half way up the drawn conical bowl. A conical foot with a rough pontil supports the piece. 

Historical Relevance 

Hand-blown around the time of The American Revolutionary War, more commonly known as the American War of Independence.

Relevant References

Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses an Illustrated Guide By L.M Bickerton – Page 249 Plate 774.

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