SOLD – Georgian Waisted Bucket Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Waisted bucket
Stem : Double series opaque twist
Stem Features : A pair of spiral threads outside a multi-ply gauze column
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 1/16 inches tall with a 2 5/8 inch bowl and 3 inch foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 160 Grams

Additional Information : A rare bowl form. An old collector’s label on the base kept for a little character but may be removed with ease.

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 217 Plate 648.