Georgian Opaque Twist Dogtooth Sweetmeat Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Opaque twist sweetmeat glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Double Ogee
Bowl Features : Dogtooth rim with crisp petal moulding to the lower bowl
Stem : Multi spiral opaque twist with a flattened knop
Foot : Radially moulded
Pontil : Snapped
Type : Lead 
Size : 9.7cm tall with a 10.7cm bowl and 7cm foot  
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  244grams

Additional Information :Examples with petal moulded bowls are rare. however similar examples without the moulding can be found within the following publications

References :

English. Scottish & Irish Table Glass By G. Bernard Hughes – Page 217 Figure 171.

Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses An Illustrated Guide By L.M. Bickerton – page 206 plate 605.

A collection of fine glass from the restoration to the regency By Sheppard and Smith.

Old English drinking glasses By Grant Francis – plate XL glass number 235.

Glass By E. Barrington Haynes – Plate 36a.

Sweetmeat and Jelly Glasses By Therle Hughes – Page 35 Plate 54.