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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
An excellent example of a Balustroid 18th century ale glass.
It has a conical bowl above a shoulder and basal knop stem sitting on a conical folded foot.
Date & Origin
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 13.2cm Bowl diameter: 5.5cm Foot diameter: 6.3cm.
Historical Context
In Feb 1782, James Chamlmers was born in Arbroath, Scotland. He was the inventor of the adhesive postal stamp.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Georgian Balustroid Ale Glass C1780
