SOLD – Very Rare Double Series Air Twist Ale Glass c1750

Description

Heading : 18th century double series air twist ale glass
Date : 1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical
Bowl Features :  
Stem : Double series air twist
Stem Features : Pair of mercury spiral bands outside an air cable
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 7 15/16 inches tall with a 2 5/8 inch bowl and  3 ¼ inch foot   
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 196 grams

Additional Information : Double series air twists are much rarer than the single series. the opposite being true for opaque twists. This being an ale glass amplifies it’s scarcity. this is only the second example we have offered for sale in over 12 years.

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