Technical Description
A superb mid-18th century firing glass with a drawn trumpet bowl and stem. Thick firing foot has a rough pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 10cm Rim diameter: 6.1cm , Foot diameter: 6.5cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the Boston Tea Party on the 16th of December 1773.
Relevant References
Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 145.
English Glass By Ward Lock – Page 133 Plate 75.
Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 243
Internal Reference: 2022070703
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA917417
Dateline of this antique is 1750
Height is 10cm (3.9inches)
Width is 6cm (2.4inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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