Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
There is a single very small chip to the foot rim, quite insignificant.
Dimensions
Height: 16.6cm Rim diameter: 6.4cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century Mercury Twist wine glass. Classic drawn trumpet form with a pair of mercury spirals. Conical foot snapped pontil.
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Historical Relevance
Hand-made around the time the wearing of the kilt was banned in Scotland by the Dress Act in 1746.
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