Georgian Opaque Twist Stem Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : An 18th century ale glass with an opaque twist stem
Period : George II- George III
Date : c1760
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel bowl engraved with hops and barley in saltire
Stem : A 12 ply spiral band outside three corkscrew threads in a helix
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :   17.5cms tall with a 5.5cm bowl and 7.3cm foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 167g