SOLD – Engraved Double Knopped Air Twist Ale Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Air twist ale glass
Date : c1750
Period :  George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Tall round funnel
Bowl Features : Engraved with hops and barley
Stem Features : Double knopped multi spiral air twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 8 inches. bowl 2 1/4 inches foot 2 15/16th inches
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 250g

References :

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 200.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 121.

The Illustrated Guide to Glass By Felice Mehlman – Page 96.