Technical Description
An 18th century plain stem ale glass dating to c1750. It has round funnel bowl well engraved with hops and barley. Sits on a plain stem above a conical foot.
Being an ale glass, you would think that engraved hops and barley would be quiet common, however its actually quiet rare at around 1:10 ratio on this form.
A really nice example.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or retoration.
Dimensions
Height: 17.5cm Bowl Diameter: 5.8cm Foot Diameter: 7.3cm.
Historical Context
In 1742, Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, the lawyer and politician who became the last person to be impeached in the United Kingdom.
Internal Reference: 2023092113
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1026263
Dateline of this antique is 1750
Height is 17.5cm (6.9inches)
Width is 5.8cm (2.3inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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