Georgian Wine Glass with Air Twist Stem Vermicular Collar c1750

Description

Heading : A Georgian Wine Glass with Air Twist Stem Vermicular Collar
Period : George II c1750
Origin : England
Colour : Pale grey tone
Bowl : Bell shaped
Stem :Multi spiral air twist with vermiculal ( vermiform) collar
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 15.5cm, bowl 6.2 and foot 7.6
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 169g

Vermis is the Latin for worm. The diminutive form is vermiculus, a larva, grub or small worm.