Tall Georgian Engraved Mercury Twist Goblet c1750

Description

Heading : Georgian mercury twist goblet
Date : c1750
Period :  George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Flared drawn trumpet
Bowl Features : Engraved with fruiting vine. the grapes with polished detailing
Stem Features : Multi spiral mercury twist
Foot : Domed
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 8 3/4 inches. bowl 3 3/4 inches foot 3 1/2 inches
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. a few minor scratches to the very base of the bowl. There is some mossing inside the wear rim.
Restoration : The foot rim has been polished.
Weight : 430 Grams

Additional Information : A truly outstanding goblet. The foot is obviously smaller than the bowl. however with these large goblets that have flared or lipped bowl. this is common.  We have certainly never had another example and the minor restoration pales into insignificance when you consider the rarity.