Jacobite Engraved Wine Glass with Air Twist Stem c1750

Description

Heading : Jacobite engraved wine glass with air twist stem c1750
Period : George II – c1750
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel – engraved with Jacobite rose and closed bud
Stem : Multi spiral air twist with flattened and angular knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.6cm height, 5.2cm diameter bowl, 7cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks – some minor scratching to foot
Restoration : None
Weight: 135 grams

References : According to Seddon’s methadology this is engraver E – most clearly identified through the three looped inner petals and the distinctive closed bud. See The Jacobites and their Drinking Glasses Pgs. 115-116.