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Ale Glass

1740-1760 (made)
Place of origin
England (made)

Ale glass of clear glass, with engraved bowl and twisted air threads in the stem.


Object details

Object type
Ale Glass
Materials and techniques
Glass
Brief description
Ale glass, with engraved decoration, England, 1740-60.
Physical description
Ale glass of clear glass, with engraved bowl and twisted air threads in the stem.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.3cm (Note: Converted from inches from the register)
  • Diameter: 7.6cm (Note: Converted from inches from the register)
Object history
From the collection of Charles Edward Jerningham
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
62-1906

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O341186/ale-glass/
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