Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 18.3cm Rim diameter: 5.1cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Weight
187 grams
Technical Description
An engraved 18th century opaque twist ale glass. The elongated ogee bowl is engraved with a rare variant of hops and barley, a single hop and leaf with a pair of barley ears side by side. The bowl rests upon an opaque twist stem comprised of a pair of multi-spiral bands outwith a lace twist. The piece is supported by a conical foot with a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
Hand-made around the time the British Museum opened at Montagu House, Bloomsbury in London.
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