Georgian Wine Glass with Opaque Twist Stem c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian wine glass with opaque twist stem c1760
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel with rib moulding
Stem : Double series opaque twist – four spiral tapes outwith a spiral gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  14.9cm height. 4.7cm diameter bowl. 7cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Weight: 135 grams

Many would refer to this as a cordial glass. we have erred on the side of caution as always.