Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 19.3cm Bowl diameter: 8.6cm Foot diameter: 8.9cm.
Weight
298grams
Technical Description
A fine tall example of the classic mid 18th century multi spiral air twist wine glass. Conical foot and snapped pontil.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning is electricity, using his famous kite experiment on 15th of June 1752.
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