18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A round funnel bowl
Stem : Double series opaque twist comprised of a pair of spiral tapes outwith a gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.7cm tall with a 5cm bowl and a 6.3cm foot
Condition : Very good
Restoration : None
Weight : 121 grams

Additional Information : This is a fine example. the twist exhibits a further air twist element. you could therefore technically classify this glass as a mixed twist example and many would. However in this case the air twist element does not extend fully to the upper most part of the stem leading us to believe this addition was a ‘happy accident’.