Georgian Ale Glass with Opaque Twist Stem c1760

Description

Heading :  Georgian ale glass with opaque twist stem
Period : George II – George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel. Engraved with ears of barley in saltire with prominent flag leaves. hop leaves. a flower and tendrils; small touch points to the rim
Stem : A pair of flat spiral tapes outside a pair of less-wide corkscrew threads
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 18.5 cm  –  bowl 5.1 cm diameter  –  foot 7.2 cm diameter
Condition : Excellent; no chips. cracks or flakes
Restoration : None
Weight: 151g