Knopped Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Multi spiral air twist wine glass
Date : c1750-c1770
Period : 18th century
Origin : North Europe
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A flared bell bowl with a solid section at the base containing the continuation of the air twist contained within
Stem : Multi spiral air twist which continues through an inverted baluster knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 17.8cm tall with a 7.6cm bowl and an 8cm foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 163 grams

Additional Information : This may English however examples of these styles were made in northern Europe. albeit at a later date.

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 165 Plate 450.

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 85 and 86.

Glass By E. Barrington Haynes – Plate 51b.

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