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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 12.8cm Bowl diameter: 6.2cm Foot diameter: 7.2cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century dwarf ale glass. with a conical bowl which has tight wrythen moulding down the bowl and into the stem. A large conical foot with a rough pontil supports the piece.
Historical Relevance
Relevant References
Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses an Illustrated Guide By L.M Bickerton – Page 249 Plate 774.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Georgian Half-wrythen Ale Glass C1780
