Ruby Gold Colour Twist Glass c1770

Description

Heading : Ruby Gold Colour Twist Schnapps Or Gin  Glass
Period : c1770
Origin : Saxony or Bohemia
Colour :  Clear
Bowl :  Rib moulded round funnel
Stem : Double knopped with three ruby red threads
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead free
Size : Height 10.2cm, bowl 4.4 , foot 5.5
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 49.5g

We cannot recall seeing another with a colour twist stem and a rib moulded bowl. This is referred to as “Ruby Gold” for it was indeed gold that was added to the melt to give the give the glass threads this colour