Opaque Twist Stem Firing Glass c1770

Description

Heading : A Georgian firing glass with opaque twist stem
Period : George III
Date : 1760-1780
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee
Stem : Double series opaque twist. a pair ir spiral threads ouside a gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :   11.2cm tall. 5cm bowl. 6.8cm foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : Nome
Weight : 197g

To elevate the foot it has been pinched at three points. The marks are quite evident