A Very Fine Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : A fine opaque twist ste wine glass
Period : George III
Date : c1760
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee
Stem : A pair of nine ply spiral bands outside a multi ply corkscrew
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :   14.5cms tall. with a 4.5cm bowl and 7.5cm foot
Condition : Very fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 155g

This is a stunning twist combination and it is all the more pleasing when there is not there merest hint of any grinding and polishing. This is the best double series opaque we have seen for many moons.