Single Series Mercury Air Twist Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Mercury twist cordial glass or short wine
Period : George II – c1750
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Drawn trumpet. This is small even by mid 18th century standards
Stem : Single series mercury twist – pair of corkscrews
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 13.4 cm height. 5 cm diameter bowl. 6.5 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Good. A single 2mm wide flake chip that starts 3mm from the foot rim.
Restoration : None 
Weight: 120 grams