Rare 18th Century Opaque Twist Toastmasters Glass c1750

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist toastmasters glass
Date : c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A heavily deceptive bucket bowl
Stem : Double series opaque twist comprised of a multi-ply spiral band outwith a pair of spiral tapes
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14cm tall with a 4.9cm bowl and a 7.7cm foot
Condition : One tooth mark in the rim. very much part of the natural wear of the piece
Restoration : None
Weight : 271 grams

Additional Information : The first example we have offered for sale.

This is an exceptional and rare 18th century Georgian wine glass. A heavily deceptive bucket shaped bowl is above a doubles series opaque twist stem on a conical foot. An oddity of Georgian drinking glasses this glass was designed to keep the toastmaster sober while creating the impression he was drinking full sized glasses.