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Ribbed 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

Ribbed 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760

£200.00 $250.20 Product Code: 2023072007

Technical Description 

An antique 18th century opaque twist wine glass with a round funnel bowl which has rib moulding to the base.  Rests upon a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of corkscrews outside a gauze. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.

Date & Origin 

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration 

Dimensions 

Height: 15cm
Rim diameter: 5.2cm
Foot diameter: 6.6cm

Historical Relevance 

March 20th, 1760, the 'Great' Fire of Boston destroyed 349 buildings and the 'Great' Comet named C/1760 A1 approached Earth within 0.0682 AUs. 

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