SOLD – Rare 18th Century Opaque Twist Dram Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist dram glass
Date : c1760
Period : George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel
Stem : Double series opaque twist
Stem Features : A pair spiral gauzes outside a pair of heavy spiral threads
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 4 inches tall with a 1 15/16 inch bowl and 2 3/8 inch foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 130 Grams

Additional Information :A rare variant of opaque twist glass. It is highly unusual for spiral gauzes feature on the outside of a double series twist they are almost invariably central elements