Date & Origin
England, c1710. Period of Queen Anne
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 16.5cm Rim diameter: 6.7cm Foot diameter: 7.8cm.
Weight
229 grams
Technical Description
An early 18th century baluster stem wine glass. A pointed round funnel bowl rests upon a baluster stem featuring a teared inverted baluster knop above a basal knop. The piece is supported by a folded conical foot. This example is of a low lead construction.
Relevant References
Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide By L.M Bickerton – Page 68 Plate 65 (Published 2000 version)
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time The Act of Settlement 1701 was passed by the Parliament of England, to exclude the Catholic Stuarts from the British monarchy.
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