SOLD – Large Multi Spiral Drawn Trumpet Airtwist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Large Multi Spiral Drawn Trumpet Airtwist Wine Glass c1750
Date : c1750
Period :  George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn trumpet
Bowl Features : Superb pucella marks
Stem Features : Fine multi spiral air twist
Foot : A very large conical foot
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 7 1/4 inches Bowl 3 1/4 inches. Foot 3 5/8ths
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. There are three small air bubbles in the bowl. this is a feature not a fault
Restoration : None
Weight : 280g

This is an outstanding example of the genre. Tall with an ample bowl and a precise twist with good weight and balance. This will display extremely well and will be a joy to use

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 150 Plate 392.

Old English Drinking Glasses Their Chronology and Sequence By Grant R. Francis F.S.A – Plate 82.

English. Scottish & Irish Table Glass By G. Bernard Hughes – Page 81 Figure 36.

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 56 Plate 41.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 40.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 106.

Miller’s Collecting Glass By Sarah Yates – Page 55.

English Table Glass By E.M.Elville – Page 69 Plate 28.