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ANTIQUE #SA1212270

Inverted Petal Moulded 18th Century Plain Stem Wine Glass C1750

£450    $610    €530
Technical Description
 
Another exceptional and rare glass from the ''Dr Rigby Collection'', a superb 18th century plain stem wine glass, dating to circa 1750. It features a flared bell bowl with inverted petal moulding. The glass has a plain stem, raised on a helmet foot, also decorated with petal moulding.
 
Date & Origin
 
England, c1750. Period of King George II.
 
Condition
 
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 15cm
 
Rim diameter: 6cm
 
Foot diameter: 6.3cm
 
Weight: 150 grams
 
Historical Context
 
Moulded decoration was added to 18th century wine glasses for both practical and aesthetic reasons. It enhanced visual appeal by creating texture, light reflection, and pattern, elevating otherwise plain glass. It also improved grip and durability, with ribbing and fluting aiding handling and strengthening thinner areas of the bowl. As the century progressed, changing tastes led to an increasing demand for more decorative and refined glassw...
Antique ID: SA1212270
Item: Inverted Petal Moulded 18th Century Plain Stem Wine Glass C1750 - (reference SA1212270)
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