James Giles Gilded Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : James Giles gilded opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1760
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : An ogee bowl gilded with floral sprigs and sprays at the Giles atelier
Stem : Double Series opaque twist. a pair of spiral tapes outwith a multiply corkscrew
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.3cm tall with a 5.1cm bowl and a 6.9cm foot
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 149 grams

This stunning James Giles gilded opaque twist stem Georgian wine glass features an ogee shaped bowl gilded with floral sprigs and sprays. a double series opaque twist stem. and a conical foot. James Giles was one of the most famous gilders and enamelers of 18th century British porcelain this stunning glass. It is rare to know the exact location of the creation of Georgian drinking glasses and for this to have been decorated at the atelier of one of the most notable gilders of the 18th century makes it a remarkable piece.