Tall Antique 18th Century Air Twist Wine Glass with Vermicular Collar c1750

£390.00 $473.34 Product Code: MW2022081804

Technical Description 

A tall and very fine example of a mid 18th Century air twist wine glass. A bell bowl with a solid section at the base containing a tight multi spiral air twist that continues down into the stem. The stem also has a central vermicular collar. Conical foot.

A superb two-part glass, the collar being both decorative and practical.

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: 19.1cm Rim diameter: 7.2cm Foot diameter: 8.2cm.

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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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. 

 

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