Jacobite Wine Glass with Air Twist Stem c1750 – Engraver B

Description

Heading : Jacobite wine glass with air twist stem
Period : George II – c1750
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel – engraved with Jacobite Rose with one closed bud. This is the work of Engraver B by Seddon’s methodology.
Stem : Multi spiral air twist with Inverted baluster knop and flattened knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.4cm height, 5.6cm diameter bowl, 6.3cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent restored condition.
Restoration : The underside of the foot has been polished by an overzealous collector. It remains of a greater diameter than the bowl.
Weight: 131 grams

References :

The Jacobites and their Drinking Glasses by Geoffrey Seddon Pg. 108.