Technical Description
An 18th-century opaque twist ale glass. It has been engraved with hops on one side and barley in saltire on the other. Sits on a single series opaque twist stem consisting of a lace twist. Conical foot.
Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 20.8cm Rim diameter: 6cm, Foot diameter: 6.9cm
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.
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.
