SOLD – Georgian Double Series Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Air Twist Wine Glass
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round Funnel
Bowl Features : Engraved with a single flower stem and pair of leaves below the rim and excellent rib moulding.
Stem : Double series air twist
Stem Features :  A five-ply spiral band outside an air column
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 1/2 inches tall with a 2 inch bowl and 2 11/16 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight: 175 grams

Additional Information : A superb and most unusual example. the combination of engraving. flute moulding. stem form and it’s height makes this glass stand out . A combination of features that we have not encountered previously.