Georgian Ale Glass or Champagne with Mixed Twist Stem

Description

Heading : Elegant mixed twist Georgian ale glass or champagne
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Conical
Stem : A pair of air threads outwith an opaque spiral gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  18.2cm height. 5.7cm diameter bowl. 7cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : The underside of the foot has been polished to remove wear by an over zealous collector but it retains good proportions
Weight: 159 grams