Double Series Opaque Twist Georgian Wine Glass c1760

Description

Heading : Double series opaque twist Georgian wine glass
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee
Stem : Four spiral tapes outwith a spiral gauze
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  14.4cm height. 4.3cm diameter bowl. 6.5cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : The underside of the foot appears to have been polished by an over zealous collector – the diameter of the foot suggests that this has not led to a reduction in diameter. only the thickness of the foot perhaps
Weight: 114 grams