SOLD – Georgian Lynn Opaque Twist WIne Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian Lynn moulded opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel
Bowl Features : Very well defined lynn rings
Stem : Double series opque twist. consisting of a 22-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral tapes
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 1/2 inches tall with a 2 1/16 inch bowl and 2 1/2 inch foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 140 Grams

Additional Information : This is an exceptional example with very well defined lynn rings. 

References :

An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 190.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 137.