Rare 18th Century Balustroid Ratafia Glass C1750

Technical Description A very rare 18th century Balustroid Ratafia Glass dating to c1750. It has a narrow round funnel bowl with almost vertical sides, the bowl engraved and cut with swags. A central swelling knop stem above a conical foot. There are perhaps some who may classify this glass as an Ale, and although that could be be true depending on your perspective, the near vertical profile of the bowl would very much point to a classic Ratafia form. Although Ratafia's tend to have a prevalence in the drawn trumpet or conical bowls, round funnel bowl examples are well documented. As a Balustroid Ale, it’s a very rare glass, as examples are extremely scarce. As a Balustroid Ratafia glass, the rarity is even greater. Either way, it’s as exceptional glass which we are very happy to exhibit. Date & Origin England, c1750. Period of George II. Condition Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration Dimensions Height: 17.5cm Rim diameter: 4.4cm Foot diameter: 6.9cm.