An Engraved Mercury Twist Cordial c1750

Description

Heading : An engraved mercury twist cordial glass
Period : George II
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Funnel engraved with flowers and foliage
Stem : A pairair twist “mercury” corkscrews
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  16.7cm height.  4.7cm diameter bowl. 7.2cm diameter foot 
Condition : No chips or cracks 
Restoration : The foot rim and underside of the foot have been polished
Weight:  159 grams