SOLD – Georgian Rib Moulded Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

Leading Bids

£150.00 – Alan Bennett – Somerset. England
£145.00 – Andrew Rhys-Davies- Surrey. England
£125.00 – Alan Bennett – Somerset. England
£75.00 – Paul Buckley – England

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee
Bowl Features : Rib moulding to the lower bowl with a pronounced twist
Stem : Double series opaque twist
Stem Features : A pair of corkscrews outside a spiral gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 ¾ inches tall with a 2 inch bowl and 2 9/16 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 110 Grams

References :

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