A Rare Georgian Incised Twist Stem With Helmet Foot c1755

Description

Heading : A rare Georgian incised twist wine glass
Date : c1755
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Funnel bowl
Stem : Incised twist with a small tear drop to the top of the stem
Foot : Helmet
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16cm tall.  7 cm bowl and 7cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  134 grams

This one of just a few lead glass examples that we have offered for sale and only the second with a helmet foot.