Double Knop Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1755

Description

Heading : Georgian air twist wine glass
Period : George II
Date : c1755
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel
Stem : Double knopped multi spiral air twist stem
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type :Lead
Size : Approx. 15.3cm tall with a bowl of 5.3cm and foot of 6.4cm
Condition : Restored chip see below
Restoration : A 3mm fill to edge of foot to restore a chip
Weight : 130 grams

The clear silicone filler ensures that the glass retains its original dimensions but these are easy to detect. The other method to remove chips is to grind and polish rims. this is destructive rather than constructive but this is preferred by the antique glass trade as the restoration may be obfuscated.

We are unable to find any other dealer who utilises silicon fills. A former employee loathed this method of restoration but it has integrity and demands integrity . We also have glassware polished when the occasions demands. such as removing scratches. fritting and chips that are too small to be filled.