Very Rare Georgian Double Series Mercury Twist Ale Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A ale glass with a double series mercury twist stem
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Pointed funnel
Bowl Features : Petal moulded lower bowl
Stem : Four mercury spirals outside a 3 ply mercury twist cable
Foot : Conical
Pontil :Snapped
Type :Lead Glass
Size : 18.6 cm tall with a 5.5 cm bowl and 8.2 cm foot  
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 194 grams

Additional Information : Double series air twists are far rarer than the single series variants. This being an ale glass rather than a wine amplifies it’s scarcity. this is only the third example we have offered for sale since inception.