Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
A superb English lead mid 18th-century Export wine glass in pale green. It has a large Ogee bowl engraved with a continuous fruiting vine.
Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
These glasses were made in England for export into the European market.
You can see an almost identical unengraved example in 'Coloured Glass by Derek C David and Keith Middlemas' where they show a selection of Export glasses from the mid 18th century on pages 22 and 23.
A wonderful example which we have never had in the last 20 years.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. George II
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 15.7cm Bowl Diameter: 5.7cm Foot diameter: 6.8cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of The French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763. Fought between the colonies of British America and those of New France.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Antique English 18th Century Engraved Export Wine Glass C1750
