A Fine Engraved Opaque Twist Stem Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : A Fine Engraved Opaque Twist Stem Wine Glass
Period : George II- George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee. Engraved with a bird above a cornucopia with a spray of leaves both sides. A further bird in flight carrying a sprig of leaves
Stem : A pair of spiral threads outside a multi-ply vertical core
Foot : Conical.
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 14.8cm. bowl 5.5 and foot 7.2
Condition : Excellent. An air bubble in the foot. this has not burst
Restoration : None
Weight: 134g