Double Knopped Air Twist Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Double knopped Georgian air twist glass
Period : George II – c1750
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Round funnel 
Stem : Short plain section over a multi-series air twist with inverted baluster and cushion ball knops. 
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 17.5 cm height. 6.5 cm diameter bowl. 7.1 cm diameter foot 
Condition : No chips of cracks
Restoration : The underside of the foot has been re-contoured. this is done when the foot rim has chips removed
Weight: 172 grams 

Despite the minor restoration this remains a beautiful and relatively rare glass that was well worth preserving. The restoration must have been undertaken quite some time ago. there is significant wear on the foot. The air twist glass is one of the most widely appreciated twist stems.