SOLD – Large Georgian Double Knop Opaque Twist Wine c1760

Description

Heading : Georgian opaque twist wine glass c1760
Date : c1760
Period :  George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bell
Stem : Double series opaque twist
Stem Features : Shoulder and central knops. a pair of spiral tapes outside a lace twist
Foot : Conical.
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 6 ¾ inches. bowl 2 5/8 inches. foot 3 inches
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 220g

Additional Information : An excellent. heavy. well-constructed glass in superb condition

References :

Eighteenth Century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide. By L.M Bickerton – Page 230 Plate 699.