Georgian Double Knop Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

£350.00 $437.92 Product Code: 2019020529

Date & Origin 

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 15.1cm Rim diameter: 5.8cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm.

Weight

139 grams

Technical Description 

A Georgian double knop air twist wine glass. The round funnel bowl rests upon a multi-spiral air twist stem featuring shoulder and swelling knops. The piece is supported by a conical foot with a rough pontil. 

Historical Relevance 

Hand-made around the time the wearing of the kilt was banned in Scotland by the Dress Act in 1746. 

 

 

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