Georgian Wine Glass with Mercury Twist Stem c1750

Description

Heading : Georgian wine glass with mercury twist stem c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Slightly ogee
Stem : A pair of 2-ply spiral tapes outwith a spiral gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.5cm height, 6.2cm diameter bowl, 7.4cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 165 grams