Engraved Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1760
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A round funnel bowl. engraved with floral sprigs with solid section to the base
Stem : Double series opaque twist consisting of a pair of spiral threads outside a loose gauze
Foot : Conical
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.8cm tall with a 4.8cm bowl and a 6.9cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 174 grams

References : Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 219 Plate 655.