SOLD – 18th Century Mercury Air Twist Wine Glass A/F

Description

Heading : Mercury air twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period :  George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn trumpet
Stem Features : Pair of mercury corkscrews
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 15/16 inches tall with a 2 7/16 inch bowl and 2 11/16 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : Foot rim has been polished at some time.