A Very Tall Georgian Opaque Twist Stem Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : A Georgian Ale or Champagne Glass c1760
Period : George II- George III c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Elongated funnel
Stem : Opaque twist. A six ply spiral band outside a corkscrew tape
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  18.9cm height.  5.3cm diameter bowl. 7.7cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight: 172 grams 

One of the most elegant examples we have seen for several years