SOLD – Georgian Annulated Collar Airtwist Wine Glass c1755

Description

An 18th century wine glass with an annulated collar c1750. There is a solid section at the base of the bell bowl above a multi series air twist stem and high conical foot with snapped pontil. The foot is unusually thick and the stem is a little thicker than one would usually expect.  Annular collars are an unusual variant.

English lead. no chips. cracks or restoration. it measures 6 5/16 inches tall with a 2 3/8 inch bowl and 2 5/8 inch foot.

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 155 Plate 408.

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 57 Plate 42.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 50.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 134.