Technical Description
An antique 18th century opaque twist wine glass with an ovoid bowl. Rests upon a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two pairs of spiral threads outside a gauze. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 13.3cm Rim diameter: 4.8cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm
Historical Relevance
March 20th, 1760, the 'Great' Fire of Boston destroyed 349 buildings and the 'Great' Comet named C/1760 A1 approached Earth within 0.0682 AUs.
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