£750.00
$938.25
Product Code: 2023081605
Technical Description
An exceptional 18th century wine glass dating to c1755. It has a conical bowl which is honeycomb moulding to the lower half. Sits in a incised twist stem with a shoulder knop. Conical foot.
A fine example and the first time we have seen this particular form.
Date & Origin
England, c1755. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 17.3cm, Rim diameter: 7.3m, Foot diameter: 7.5cm
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Lord Harwicke's Marriage Act 1753 "for the Better Preventing of Clandestine Marriage" came into force in England and Wales on the 25th March 1754.
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