Jacobite Engraved Redeat Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : A double knopped ait twist wine glass with Jacobite engraving
Date :c1750
Period :George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel
Bowl Features : Engraved with a rose. open and closed rose buds. a star and Redeat
Stem : Double knopped air twist. short plain stem section
Foot :Conical
Pontil :snapped
Type :Lead glass
Size : 15cms tall with a 5.3cm bowl and 7.1cm foot  
Condition : Good. there are three air bubbles in the bowl
Restoration : None
Weight :  145grams

Additional Information : According to The Jacobites and their drinking glasses- Geoffrey Seddon this is attributed to engraver An almost identical glass appears on page 166 plat 122. Redeat translastes as “may he return” the imperaitve “Redite”is also found of Jacobite glasses