Giles Gilded Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1765

Description

Heading : Giles Gilded Opaque Twist Wine Glass
Period : George III
Origin : Decortated in London and probably also made in London at The Falcon Glass House
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee, gilded vine decoration and gilded rim
Stem : Four spiral gauzes, single series
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.2cm height, 5.1cm diameter bowl, 7.3cm diameter foot
Condition : . There is age related wear to the gilded decoration
Restoration : The footrim has been lightly polished in one quadrant
Weight: 129 grams