This is a high-quality cut lead crystal claret or red wine glass from the ‘Normandy’ suite by Thomas Webb.
The rounded bowl is cut with a continuous band of deep wedge cuts. Beneath these is a pattern consisting of chequered diamonds. The lower part of the bowl is cut with six facets, which continue downwards onto the elongated stem. There is a small collar at the junction of the stem and foot. The latter is marked in the centre with the word ‘WEBB’. This particular mark was in use from 1906 to 1935.
The glass has a height of approximately 12.1cm, with a diameter across the rim of about 7.1cm and across the foot of about 6.1cm.
It has a liquid capacity (to the brim) of 130ml.
It has an unwrapped weight of 180g.
It is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks.