Technical Description
A Georgian air twist champagne glass. The elongated drawn trumpet bowl above a thin multi-spiral air twist stem. Conical foot with a rough pontil. A fine example.
A fine elegant glass.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks, or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 18cm Rim diameter: 5.9cm Foot diameter: 6.7cm.
Comments
If you want to learn more about 18th-century air twist wine glasses, we have an excellent article which can be found using the link below.
Identification of Antique Drinking Glasses | The English Air Twist
Historical Relevance
Hand-made around the time the University of Glasgow school of medicine was founded in 1751.
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