SOLD – Very Rare Triple Series Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : 18th century triple series air twist wine glass
Date : 1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel. slightly deceptive
Stem : Triple series air twist
Stem Features : A 7-ply spiral band outside a loose spiral cable alternating with a spiral thread
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 1/4 inches tall with a 1 7/8 inch bowl and  2 7/8 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 168 grams

Additional Information : Double series air twists are much rarer than the single series. the opposite being true for opaque twists. A Triple series air twist is at least a “three sigma” glass if not more. one in a thousand if that.