Technical Description
An exceptionally rare Georgian 18th century wine glass.
It has a round funnel bowl above a double knop mercury twist stem. Conical foot.
Only the 2nd double knop mercury we have seen in the last 20 years.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
No chips or cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 6.5cm Rim diameter: 5.8cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm.
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.
This item is out of stock.
