Rare Hammer Moulded Mercury Twist Stem Georgian Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Hammer moulded mercury twist stem wine glass
Period : George II – c1750
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Round funnel with hammer moulding 
Stem : Double series mercury twist. a pair of spiral tapes outwith a spiral gauze. 
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 15.3 cm height. 5.7 cm diameter bowl. 6.7 cm diameter foot 
Condition : No chips or cracks. The foot has sagged a little when annealing and as a result the glass does rock a little. There is good wear on the rim and inside the rim where the glass makes surface contact. It has not been restored
Restoration : None
Weight: 158 grams 

Only the second example we have offered for sale with a hammer moulded bowl and double series mercury twist stem.