18th Century Norwegain Air Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Multi spiral air twist wine glass
Date : c1760
Origin : Norway possibly England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A flared bell bowl with a solid section at the base. the continuation of the air twist contained therein
Stem : Multi spiral air twist which continues through a large inverted egg shaped knop
Foot : Conical and folded
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.9cm tall with a 6.6cm bowl and a 7.6cm foot   
Condition : Restored
Restoration : The foot has been polished. there is no wear on the base
Weight : 210 grams

Additional Information : Most probably Norwegian in origin. it is a dark grey and weighs a hefty 210 grams for a g;ass of this size.The Kongelig Allernaadigst Octrojerede Nordske Compagnie sent one Morten Waern. known as Martin Warren when in England. on an act of industrial espionage to determine the secrets of the English glass industry.

Having tried to recruit glassblowers in Liverpool he was sent to Newgate prison London to reflect upon his sins. He was released on bail and in 1755 and fled the country.  Several English glass workers arrived in Norway together with many more from Germany where the “company” had sent other agents. The names of the English glassworkers who migrated togehter with their families to the Hurdal and Nostetangen factories are documented.

Deception and skulduggery in the antique glass industry. quelle surprise.