18th Century Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Opaque twist wine glass
Period : George II / George III c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Bell with solid base 
Stem : Lace corkscrew edged with a single tape
Foot : Conical 
Pontil : Snapped 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  16.6cm height. 6.5cm bowl diameter. 7.2cm foot diameter
Condition : No chips or cracks . The underside of the foot has been polished. it has no wear line
Restoration : Polished
Weight: 159 grams 

A stunning Georgian wine glass with an opaque twist stem and a conical foot. There is a rough snapped pontil which one would expect from glasses of this period. 18th century Georgian drinking glasses can provide unique and fascinating tableware.