Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 15cm Rim diameter: 5.9cm Foot diameter: 6.9cm.
Weight
136 grams
Technical Description
A Georgian air twist cordial glass. A drawn trumpet bowl transitions to a mercury twist stem, the twist is comprised of a pair of corkscrews. The piece is supported by a conical foot finished with a rough pontil.
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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