SOLD – Rare Georgian Gin or Cordial Opaque Twist with Firing Foot c1760

Description

We have a rare Georgian Gin or Cordial Opaque Twist Glass with a thick firing foot which dates to 1760.

Although we say Gin/Cordial our thoughts are is that it was probably for Cordial rather than a Gin Glass. as Gin was very much the poor man’s drink in 1760 and in contrast Opaque Twists were not poor men’s glasses.

This example is 3 7/8 inches tall with a very small bowl measuring just 1 1/2 inches with a firing foot 2 3/8th in diameter.

The stem is composed of a pair of multi ply corkscrews with 2 threads entwined.

In perfect untouched condition showing only expected wear for its age.

We have shown the glass next to a standard size Opaque Twist Firing Glass to give you some idea of its proportions.