Technical Description
A stunning 18th-century facet cut wine glass with a round funnel bowl.
The bowl has been engraved with Lilly Of The Valley and a branch sprig. Long Diamond facet cut stem above a conical folded foot with a snapped pontil.
Date & Origin
Period of George III, England c1760.
Condition
Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height:15.8cm Bowl Diameter:5.1cm Foot Diameter:7.3cm
Comments
An early example of an early English facet cut wine glass, the folded foot being a rare addition to the form. The thinner stem is also indicative of an early date. Possible Jacobite Sympathy.
Internal Reference: 2021070211
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA817958
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 15.8cm (6.2inches)
Width is 7.3cm (2.9inches)
Depth is 7.3cm (2.9inches)
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