Engraved Georgian Opaque Twist Stem Ale Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Opaque twist wheel engraved ale glass 
Date : c1760
Period : George II/George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical wheel engraved with hops and barley
Stem : Pair of spiral twists outside vertical gauze 
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 17.5 cm tall.  5.5 cm bowl and 8 cm foot
Condition : There is a 3mm wide 1mm deep chip in the foot
Restoration : None
Weight : 172 grams

This would make a very fine champagne glass as sadly the wine-strength ale of the Georgian ale market is no longer widely available. This suitability for a modern drink makes this stunning opaque twist ale glass highly useable. 

It is so rare to see a Georgian ale glass with such a large foot. This may easily be polished or filled. The former would reduce the foot by 2 to 3mm in diameter. We have no undertaken this as it would be a shame to do so. A resin fill would be the far better option. Please ask for details