Giles Gilded Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1770

Description

Heading : Giles Gilded Opaque Twist Wine Glass
Period : George III
Origin : The glass was almost certainly made in London at Bankside and it was gilded in London at Cockspur Street
Colour : Clear with good grey tone
Bowl : Round funnel with gilded flowers
Stem : A multi spiral band outside a pair of corkscrew tapes
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.5cm height, 5.2cm diameter bowl, 7.2cm diameter foot
Condition : There are four light scratches on the exterior of the bowl and further light internal scratches. Extensive wear to the gilded rim
Restoration : A small section of thinning on the upper foot where this may have been polished
Weight: 136 grams