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Rare Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

Rare Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

£375.00 $465.15 Product Code: 2018121707

Date & Origin 

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 16.7cm Rim diameter: 6.8cm Foot diameter: 7.1cm.

Weight

163 grams

Technical Description 

An 18th century air twist wine glass with a pointed round funnel bowl which has a combination of hammer and rib moulding. The multi-spiral air twist stem with a shoulder knop rests upon a conical foot featuring a rough pontil.  This is excellent glass and a rare form. 

Historical Relevance 

Hand-blown around the time Westminster Bridge was officially opened for the general public to use on the 18th of November 1750.

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