SOLD – 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee
Bowl Features : Rib moulding to the lower section
Stem : Double series opaque twist
Stem Features : Two pairs of heavy spiral threads outside a multi-ply gauze column
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 5/16 inches tall with a 1 15/16 inch bowl and 2 7/8 inch foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 200 Grams

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 216 Plate 645.