An Engraved Opaque Twist Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : An Engraved Opaque Twist Ale Glass
Period : George II- George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. blue-grey tone
Bowl : Round funnel. engraved hop flower and leaves opposite ears of barley in saltire
Stem : A pair of four-ply spiral bands outsde a ten-ply corkscrew
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 16.1. bowl 5.0 and foot 7.7
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 152g

Eric Knowles Comments : A very pretty twist !