18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

£425.00 $528.45 Product Code: 2019012114

Date & Origin 

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 16.3cm Rim diameter: 6.2cm Foot diameter: 7.2cm.

Weight

166 grams

Technical Description 

An 18th century opaque twist wine glass. A bell bowl rests upon an opaque twist stem comprised of a pair of spiral tapes outwith a central column, all of this flows through three knops. The piece is supported by a conical foot with a rough pontil. 

Historical Relevance 

Hand-made around the time the British Museum opened at Montagu House, Bloomsbury in London. 

 

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