Engraved Dutch Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1790

Description

Heading : Engraved Dutch Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1790
Origin : Holland
Colour : Pale amethyst hue. This is the result from the lass being doped to remove the green tinge left behind by iron oxide or potash.
Bowl : The bowl diamond point engraved Hut Welvaaren Moordrecht .The prosperity of Moordrecht.
Stem : Four opaque twist threads outside a lace core
Foot : Conical. diamond point engraved Anno 1790
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead free
Size :  13.9 cm height. 5.3 cm diameter bowl. 6.4 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  111 grams 

The town of Moordrecht is in South Holland. The prosperity of Moordrecht.