Date & Origin
England, c1735. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 15cm Rim diameter: 5.5cm Foot diameter: 6.2cm
Weight
122 grams
Technical Description
An 18th century Balustroid wine glass. It has a bell bowl with a solid section at the base above an annulated shoulder knop, hollow inverted baluster and basal knop. The piece is supported by a folded conical foot with a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time King George I died on his way to Hanover in1727. His son, George, Prince of Wales, became King George II of Great Britain.
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