Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A Cup 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 5.9cm bowl and a 7.2cm foot
Condition : Two chips in the foot as shown. the largest is 2mm at widest.
Restoration : None
Weight : 149 grams

The chips may be filled. this is a constructive restoration technique. Alternatively they may be polished and this will make the foot a little smaller.We have decided not to restore this as it is simply unwarranted. the very small chips do not affect the aesthetics only the value.