SOLD – 18th Century Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass

Description

Heading : Air twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England          
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Pointed round funnel
Stem : Multi spiral air twist
Stem Features : Double knopped
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : English lead
Size : 6 1/8 inches tall. 2 3/8 inch bowl. 2 5/8 inch foot
Condition : A few chips to foot as shown
Restoration : None
Weight: 120 grams

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 172 Plate 480.

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 56 Plate 41.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 55.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 132.

Old Glass By O. N. Wilkinson – Plate 83.