An 18th Century Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

£140.00 $176.55 Product Code: 2019020505

Date & Origin 

Europe, c1750.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions 

Height: 17.5cm Bowl diameter: 6.5cm Foot diameter: 8cm.

Weight

132 grams

Technical Description 

18th century air twist wine glass. A drawn waisted bell bowl transitions to an air twist stem. The multi spiral twist passes through a ball knop in the centre. The piece is supported by a conical foot featuring a rough pontil.

Historical Relevance 

Hand-blown around the time of The French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763. Fought between the colonies of British America and those of New France.

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