Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
An 18th-century bonnet glass with a hexagonal moulded Ogee bowl. A rudimentary stem with a conical foot and snapped pontil. A fine example.
Hexagonal moulding is rare on a bonnet glass, the vast majority being diamond or honeycomb moulded.
Date & Origin
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 7.2cm
Rim diameter: 6.2cm
Foot diameter: 5.3cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time King Louis XV disbanded French parliament on the 9th of May 1753.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Exhibit Antiques Profile Page
Rare Georgian Hexagonal Moulded Monteith or Bonnet Glass C1780
