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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: 16.5cm Rim diameter: 9.2cm Foot diameter: 8.1cm.
Technical Description
A fine tall example of an 18th century pedestal stem sweetmeat or champagne glass.
Domed and folded foot.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the British captured Pondichéry, India from the French on the 16th of January 1761.
References
You can see an example of this glass with a 12 sided pedestal on page 135 plate 328 of Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses by L.M. Bickerton
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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18th Century Pedestal Stem Champagne Sweetmeat Glass C1750
