Giles Gilded Opaque Twist Ale Glass c1765

Description

Heading : A Giles gilded ale glass with opaque twist stem
Period : George III
Origin : Almost certainly London made and decorated at the Giles atelier
Colour : Clear
Bowl : An unusual gilded dentil rim above ears of barley in saltire with insects in flight
Stem : A multi-ply spiral band outside a pair of corkscrew tapes.
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 18.9cm height, 5.8cm diameter foot, 7.2cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 151 grams

References : Ex-Bayreuth Collection Bonhams 18th June 2024