Lower Stem Profile
Renaissance
Never increases in diameter in the region where the stem joins the lower merese (never a “chicken leg” shape)
19th Century
Often/usually increases in diameter in the region where the stem joins the lower merese (often a “chicken leg” shape)

Venetian goblet made after 1860, showing increase in wall thickness of lowermost stem, where the diameter is reduced; also showing “chicken-leg” form of stem, and attachment of foot to edge of merese. The Corning Museum of Glass (93.3.61).

Venetian goblet made after 1860, showing increase in wall thickness of lowermost stem, where the diameter is reduced; also showing “chicken-leg” form of stem, and attachment of foot to edge of merese. Private collection.