Wine glass

Dateca. 1745

MediumColorless lead glass

DimensionsOH: 5 7/16"; OD: 2 11/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1962-261

DescriptionWine glass: trumpet bowl on drawn stem with plain conical foot and rough pontil mark; wheel engraved decoration consists of patch of ground on foot out of which grows frosted leaves which start on the foot climbing to scrolling grape vines with polished bunches of grapes wrapping around stem and bowl.
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Mrs. E. Craig.
Purchased in 1962 by Colonial Williamsburg from Howard Phillips, 11A Henrietta Place, London, England

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