Technical Description
A very fine mid 18th Century air twist wine glass.
A large ribbed round funnel bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem with a shoulder swelling knop. Conical foot.
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Identification of Antique Drinking Glasses | The English Air Twist
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.
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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