SOLD – Georgian Rib Moulded Double Series Opaque Twist c.1760

Description

This very unusual glass has a lipped ogee bowl with rib moulding to the lower half of the bowl.

The stem has a pair of spiral tapes with a 10 ply spiral band around. It stands on a conical foot with a snapped pontil and is 5 3/4 inches tall with a 2 1/8th bowl and a 2 3/4 inch foot.

This is an extremely well balanced glass in excellent period condition. No chips or cracks and no restortion.

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 217 Plate 647.