Georgian Two Piece Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A Georgian air twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A bell bowl with a thickened base. the air twist extending into the base of the bowl
Stem : Multi spiral air twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.6cm tall with a 6.8cm bowl and a 7.3cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 177 grams

Additional Information : Many 18th century twist wine glasses are made in three parts. the foot. the stem and the bowl being made independently. This glass has been made in two parts. the stem and bowl made from a single gather of glass.

References :  

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 153 Plate 399.

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 77 and 78.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 3.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 132.