Georgian English plain stem wine glass, air tear, folded foot

This is a Georgian English plain stem wine glass dating from the mid 18th century, c1750. The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot and the rim of the bowl consistent with some 250 years of use. There is a rough pontil mark on the bottom of the foot.

The glass has a trumpetl-shaped bowl measuring 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on an extruded plain stem containing a well worked air tear and a conical, folded foot that measures 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter. The glass is 17.7 cm (7.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. A little dirt has gotten into part of the fold of the foot at some point, leaving a light smear in that area. English lead glass, it weighs in at 158 g. The item "Georgian English plain stem wine glass, air tear, folded foot" is in sale since Monday, December 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Other Antiques". The seller is "theworldismadeofglassltd" and is located in Brislington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Age: Pre-1800
Maker: Unbranded
Material: Glass
Type: Wine glass
Antique: Yes
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Original/Repro: Original