Rare Masonic Engraved Opaque Twist Stem Georgian Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Masonic engraved opaque twist stem Georgian ale glass
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel. engraved with a fruiting vine and a level – the jewel of office of the Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge. It may be a plumb rule for the Junior Warden. This symbol would be placed in front of the relevant warden at the Social Board in order to propose toast.
Stem : A multi-ply spiral tape outwith four spiral threads
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  14.8cm height. 4.9cm diameter bowl. 7cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 114 grams

Only our second opaque twist stem wine glass with masonic references