SOLD – 18th Century Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass

Description

Heading : Georgian air twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bell bowl with a solid section to base
Stem : Air twist
Stem Features : Multi-spiral air twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 ¼ inches tall with a 2 9/16 inch bowl and 2 ¾ inch foot
Condition : Excellent : A tiny flea bite chip to the rim as shown with high magnification. This may be polished out if you wish for not more than £30. we simply dont think it worth it as it does not detract from the glass
Restoration : None
Weight : 170 Grams

References :  

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 153 Plate 399.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 3.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 132.