Rare 18th Century Balustroid Wine Glass Bowl c.1750

An exceptionally rare 18th century petal moulded wine glass dating to c1750. It has a large round funnel bowl with superb petal moulding to the lower half, the moulding continuing down into a pronounced shoulder knop. Plain stem above a conical foot. Petal moulding on plain stem wine glasses is exceptionally rare, and this is only the second example of this form we have had, the last being in 2024. Historical Context: Moulded decoration was used by 18th century glassmakers to introduce texture and optical interest while the glass was still hot. Petal moulding is particularly effective, with the ribs catching and refracting the light while emphasising the shape of the bowl. What makes this example especially interesting is the rarity of the petal moulding, a form of decoration not often found on plain stem or balustroid wine glasses. The moulding continues through the lower bowl to form the shoulder knop, creating a particularly attractive transition into the otherwise plain stem. Date & Origin: England, c1750 Period of George III