Georgian engraved facet cut stem wine glass

This is a Georgian, engraved, facet cut stem wine glasss dating from the late 18th century, c1790. The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 200+ years of use. It has a polished out pontil mark on the base of the foot.

The glass has an ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5.2 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is nicely engraved under the rim with a trailing, fruiting vine and sits on a diamond facet-cut stem with a medial knop.

The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.3 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is 13.6 cm (5.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It is made from English lead metal weighing in at 154 g. The item "Georgian engraved facet cut stem wine glass" is in sale since Monday, May 13, 2019. 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