Technical Description
A superb mid 18th Century air twist wine glass. An Ogee bowl with rare nut moulding to the lower section. Sits on a single series air twist stem consisting of a spiral air cable. Conical foot with snapped pontil.
A very elegant glass, we only recall having a few examples of this form in the last 20 years.
An interesting feature is that two names have been engraved in period diamond point (by different engravers) on the underside of the foot around the pontil. Difficult to make out. A wedding present perhaps. Nice personal feature.
If you want to learn more about air twist wine glasses from the 18th century, then we have a superb article on the subject which can be found by using the link below.
Identification of Antique Drinking Glasses | The English Air Twist
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5cm Rim diameter: 4.4cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time France declared war on Britain during The War of the Austrian Succession in 1744.
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