Technical Description
A superb mid 18th Century mercury twist wine glass. A flared bucket bowl on a single series mercury corkscrew stem. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
We haven't had a flared bucket bowl mercury twist form in the last 3 years...a very elegant glass indeed.
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: 14.9cm Rim diameter: 5.8cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
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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