Technical Description
An exceptional 18th century pedestal stem sweetmeat glass. It has a shallow ogee bowl with an alternating scallop and point cut rim with layers of split cuts and arches below. Eight sided pedestal stem with collars at the base. Sits on a rib moulded foot.
A very unusual and fine example.
It comes from a small, but high quality collection we will be presenting over the next few weeks.
Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or rest
oration.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5cm Rim diameter: 14cm Foot diameter: 8.2cm.
Historical Context
Hand-blown around the time the British captured Pondichéry, India from the French on the 16th of January 1761.
This item is out of stock.
