Tall Georgian Vermicular Collar Air Twist c1750

Description

Heading : Vermicular collar air twist wine glass c1760
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bell
Stem : Air Twist
Stem Features : Vermicular ( also known as vermiform- “wormlike”)  collar on a multi spiral air twist stem
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 7 1/4 inches tall with a 3 inch bowl and 3 1/8 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. there is a small open bubble on the underside of the foot which is insignificant
Restoration : None
Weight: 201 grams

References :  

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 155 Plate 409.

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 57 Plate 42.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 50.