Opaque Twist Dram Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist dram glass
Date : c1760
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A round funnel bowl
Stem : Double series opaque twist consisting of a pair spiral tapes outwith a gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 10.6cm tall with a 4.9cm bowl and a 6.7cm foot
Condition : Very fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 130 grams

This is an exceptional mid 18th century dram glass. Double series opaque twists stand out among Georgian drinking glasses for their beauty and prevalence. In terms of antique stemware it doesn’t get much better than this fine example of a Georgian dram glass.