18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass With Rib Moulded Bowl c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian ale glass with opaque twist stem
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A rib moulded elongated ogee bowl
Stem : Double series opaque twist. A pair of spiral threads outwith a lace twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 17.8cm tall with a 4.7cm bowl and a 7.2cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 149 grams

The bowl shape in combination with the ribbed decoration is a rare variant