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ANTIQUE #SA1139747

Rare Antique 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Exhibit Antiques

Technical Description
 
An Opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760. It has a ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of single 24-ply spiral band outside a gauze. Conical foot.
 
To our knowledge, this is the only opaque twist stem that we have seen in over 20 years that has a 24-ply spiral band. Normally they range between 8 and 12 ply. A rare variation which can easily be missed.
 
Date & Origin
 
England, c1760. Period of George III.
 
Condition
 
Excellent, no chips cracks, or restoration.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 15 cm
 
Rim diameter: 4.6 cm
 
Foot diameter: 7 cm
 
Internal Reference: 2025031904
Antique Number: SA1139747
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 15cm (5.9inches)
Width is 7cm (2.8inches)
Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
Antique #SA1139747, 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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Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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