Engraved Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : 18th century opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1760
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A bell bowl engraved with a band of flowers and two floral sprigs. and initials JM and GB
Stem : Double series opaque twist comprised of a 14-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral threrads. Good marvering marks.
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.4cm tall with a 5.5cm bowl and 6.8cm foot
Condition : Very good. no chips or cracks.
Restoration : None
Weight : 160 grams

Double sets of initials or monograms are frequently encountered devices on glasses engraved for weddings. As prized possessions. just like the family silver. many were engraved years after manufacture