18th Century Air Twist Stem Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A fine air twist stem wine glass with folded foot
Period : George II c1750
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn trumpet
Stem : Air twist
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  16.3cm height.  6.7cm diameter bowl. 7.5cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight:  136grams

This is a very fine stem far more delicate than most contemporary examples