Baluster Mead/White Wine Glass
C 1720/30
Baluster Mead/White Wine Glass
C 1720/30
Item Ref: 405
A fine and rare baluster mead/white wine glass,having a large cup bowl over a stem with a teared triple annular knop and basal knop,all on a folded conical foot.
Height 5 13/16th ins 14.8 cm
Previously documented as mead glasses these are now considered to have been more than likely used for white wine , particularly Rhenish white which was very popular in England during the 18th century.
A very fine example in perfect original condition with only a small enclosed bubble and light signs of use to the bowl interior worthy of mention.
£1775