Tall Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Description

A fine Georgian opaque twist wine glass c1760. The bell bowl has a solid section at the base which contains a double band of air tears in a rosette. The  double series opaque twist stem contains a pair spiral threads outside a multi ply corkscrew. Lead glass. no chips cracks or restoration. it stands 7 inches tall with a 2 7/8 inch bowl and a 3 1/16 inch foot.

This is above average height  for a bell bowl opaque twist wine and the air tears at the base of the bowl gives this glass extra appeal. It is also a very good weight at 230 grams.

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 222 Plate 670.