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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 15.2cm Bowl Diameter: 5.6cm Foot Diameter: 6.7cm
Weight
119grams
Technical Description
A drawn trumpet bowl transitioning to a hollow plain stem. This elegant piece rests upon a conical foot with a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
5% of wine glasses made during that period. The hollowed stems saved on glass weight and were made to counter the Excise Act of 1745-46 which was a heavy taxation on the industry. They were only made over a very short space of time making them a less common find today.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Hollow Stem Excise Wine Glass C1750
