Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass c.1740 (1 of 9)

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Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass c.1740

Name: Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass c.1740
SKU: LA443462
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: InStock

REF: 2023032501 / LA443462

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Description

18th Century antique plain stem ale glass that has elongated bell bowl engraved with a large hop, a sheaf of barley and a jay bird. Long plain stem above conical folded foot. Unusual engraving and very unusual to see a Jay engraved on an Ale of this form. Also a good tall glass. Date & Origin England, c1740. Period of George II. Historical Context:- In 1742, Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, the lawyer and politician who became the last person to be impeached in the United Kingdom.

measurements

Height:

19.5 cm

Bowl Diameter 6.3cm Foot Diameter 7.6cm

measurements

declaration

Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles has clarified that the Georgian Engraved Plain Stem Ale Glass c.1740 (LA443462) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1750

declaration

condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration

additional info

Period:

Georgian Glassware

18th Century Glassware

Category:

Glassware

Drinking Glasses

Material:

Glass