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ANTIQUE #SA737946

18th Century Balustroid Wine Glass C1730

Status: This item has been sold
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Date & Origin
 
England, c1730. Period of George II.
 
Condition
 
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 14.3cm Rim diameter: 7.2cm Foot diameter: 8cm.
 
Technical Description
 
An 18th-century Balustroid stem wine glass. A flared bell bowl rests upon a balustroid stem featuring a cushion knop above an inverted baluster and basal knops all of which encapsulate air. The piece is supported by a folded conical foot with a rough pontil.
 
Historical Relevance
 
Hand-blown around the time King George I died on his way to Hanover in1727. His son, George, Prince of Wales, became King George II of Great Britain.
 
Internal Reference: 2020101503
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA737946
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 14.3cm (5.6inches)
Width is 8cm (3.1inches)
Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)
Antique SA737946 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD