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ANTIQUE #SA1106316

Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1760

£275    $350    €332
Technical Description
 
An engraved 18th century opaque twist ale glass. A round funnel bowl rests upon a double series opaque twist stem. Engraved hops and barley in saltire decorate the bowl. The stem is comprised of an 11-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral threads.
 
Date & Origin
 
England, c1760. Period of George III.
 
Condition
 
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 19.2cm
 
Rim diameter: 5.5
 
Foot diameter: 7.7cm.
 
Historical Context
 
Hand-blown around the time Edinburgh City Chambers was opened as the Royal Exchange, to the design of the Scottish Architect John Adam.
 
Internal Reference: 2024061721
Antique Number: SA1106316
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 19.2cm (7.6inches)
Width is 7.7cm (3.0inches)
Depth is 7.7cm (3.0inches)
Antique #SA1106316, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
       The Georgian Era      
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