Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 16.7cm Rim diameter: 5.5cm, Foot diameter: 7.5cm.
Weight
178 grams
Technical Description
Engraved 18th century opaque twist ale glass. An elongated round funnel bowl rests upon a double series opaque twist stem. Engraved hops and barley in saltire decorate the bowl. The stem is comprised of a multi-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral tapes. A conical foot with a rough pontil supports the piece.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Edinburgh City Chambers was opened as the Royal Exchange, to the design of the Scottish Architect John Adam.
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