Rare Georgian Rib Moulded Gin Glass c.1760

A rare form of an 18th-century gin glass. It has a trumpet bowl with thick full rib moulding which continues down the stem. Conical foot with a snapped pontil. Not very often you will come across such an unusual example. Date & Origin England, c1760 Period of George III Historical Relevance:- As of the start of 1760, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.