Technical Description
A superb 18th-century opaque twist ale glass. A long round funnel bowl above a double series opaque twist stems consisting of a pair of 6-ply spiral bands outside a lace twist. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 18.5cm Rim diameter: 5.1cm, Foot diameter: 7.5cm
Historical Interest
Hand-blown around the time The Treaty of Hubertusburg put an end to the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Austria, and their allies France and Russia.
