Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Stem Wine Glass c1750
Heading : Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn trumpet with touch-points to rim
Stem : Air twist - eleven separate strands which are very closely packed towards the foot
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.3 cm tall - 5.9 cm diameter bowl - 6.5 cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent - no chips, cracks or flakes; mossing to foot rim; a 4mm scratch to the outside of the bowl, and fine scratches internally
Restoration : None
Weight: 155 grams
The capacity is low even for a mid 18th century wine glass and a good case can be made that this is a cordial glass
We are often asked what we mean by mossing. Natural wear on the foot of a glass looks matt, however under magnification it is made up of a mesh of random fine scratches.
- Product Code: 22102014
- Availability: Sold
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£135.00