Floral Engraved Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Floral Engraved Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass
Period : George II- GeorgeIII c1760
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Lipped ogee. Two engraved flower stems and a bird in flight
Stem : A multi-ply corkscrew tape and spiral
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  14.5cm height.  5.0cm diameter bowl. 6.6cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  104grams 

A floral engraved 18th century wine glass. The differing floral stems could be interpreted as being wild roses and forget-me-nots for those with a romantic and Jacobite leaning disposition. Otherwise it may simply be a decorative theme on a beautiful wine glass.