1926/33

A pointed round funnel ale glass

WMLMT Classification:- Goblet/Glass

Description

"Date: C 1850.

Origin: English.

Style: A pointed funnel shaped ale glass engraved hops and hop leaves and ears of barley on stems surrounding a round cartouche of an eye,square and compasses and two pillars with small globes on top on a square tiled pavement. The glass is unusual in respect of the foot in that it is unusually heavy and wide and approaching dimensions of a firing glass.8.5cm in diameter.

Stem: Short capstan.

Foot: A spread thick foot 1cm deep and 9.5cm in diameter.

Pontil: Snapped."

Properties

"Glass: Lead.

Height: 12.1cm

Weight: 466 grams.

Condition: Very good. No damage or repairs. It has had little use."

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