Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Green Glass Goblet to the Georgian era.
A superb English lead 18th-century export wine glass in pale green.
High conical folded foot.
These glasses were made in England for export into the European market.
You can see an almost identical unengraved example in 'Coloured Glass by Derek C David and Keith Middlemas' where they show a selection of Export glasses from the mid 18th century on pages 22 and 23.
Date & Origin
England, c1780. George III
Condition
Excellent, no chips, cracks, or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 14.8 cm
Bowl Diameter: 6.4 cm
Foot Diameter: 7.4 cm
Historical Context
In 1782 with the repeal of "The Act of Proscription" it became legal again to wear the kilt and tartans in Scotland.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Green Glass Goblet to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Georgian 18th Century Green Export Glass c1780
