Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Minor polsihed to foot rim
Dimensions
Height: 14.8cm Rim diameter: 5.2cm Foot diameter: 6.1cm.
Technical Description
A very fine example of a double series 18th century wine glass. It has an ogee bowl above an opaque twist stem consisting of a 12-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral tapes. A conical foot with a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
In a historical context, this glass was made around the time that the English parliament enacted the Stamp Act on the American colonies, March 22nd 1765, imposing a tax on many types of printed materials used in the colonies. Seen as a violation of rights, the Act sparks violent demonstrations in several Colonies.
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