Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 12cm Bowl diameter: 5.4cm Foot diameter: 6.7cm.
Weight
118 grams
Technical Description
A wrythen moulded 18th century ale glass. The conical bowl features well defined wrythen moulding. A short stem with a shoulder knop joins the bowl to a conical foot with a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Britain entered the Seven Years' War against Spain and Naples on the 4th of January 1762.
Relevant References
An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 348.
Starting to Collect Antique Glass By John Sandon – Page 93
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