Rare 18th Century Mercury Twist Dram Glass c1750

Technical Description

An exceptionally rare 18th century dram glass dating to c1750.

A drawn trumpet bowl transitions to a mercury twist stem, the twist is comprised of a pair of corkscrews. Conical foot.

This is the first mercury twist dram glass we have had in over 20 years.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 11.8cm, Rim diameter:5.2cm,  Foot diameter: 6.4cm

Comments

This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months.