Technical Description
An 18th century Nipt Diamond Waies Sweetmeat Glass with a cup bowl and hollow stem. The base of the bowl has a small hole that allows the juices to flow into the stem and prevents the sweetmeats from becoming soggy, Polished pontil to the base.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5cm Rim diameter: 13.2cm Foot diameter: 10cm.
Historical Context
Handmade around the time of Sir Robert Walpole’s administration. Pope Clement XII succeeds Pope Benedict XIII, as the 246th pope. Mahmud I (1730–1754) succeeds Ahmed III (1703–1730), as Ottoman Emperor.