Technical Description
An 18th century air twist wine glass. The drawn bell bowl transitions to a multi-spiral air twist stem. This excellent two-piece glass is supported by a folded conical foot. Folded feet air twist examples are rare with approximately one percent having this attribute.
Date & Origin
England, c1745. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 15.5cm
Rim diameter: 7.1cm
Foot diameter:7.3cm.
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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