Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Short Wine Glass c1800

Description

Heading : Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Short Wine Glass
Period : George III
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Round funnel
Stem : Four spiral threads outside a vertical gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 12.1 cm height. 5.4 cm diameter bowl. 6.3 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Restored
Restoration : The foot has been polished*
Weight: 134 grams 

The Yorkshire gentleman to who this belonged was quite fastidious and loathed scratches and wear. The underside of this glass has been polished to remove most signs of wear