Georgian Opaque Twist Champagne Flute c1760

Description

Heading : 18th century opaque twist champagne flute
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A conical bowl
Stem : Single series opaque twist consisting of an outlined multi-ply corkscrew
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 18.8cm tall with a 6cm bowl and a 7.8cm foot
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 168 grams

Unlike wine glasses of the 18th century the appeal of period champagne flutes has not been denuded due to modern preferences for very large glasses. Period champagne glasses have more than adequate capacity.