Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Stem Wine Goblet, Ovoid-shaped Bowl

Name: Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Stem Wine Goblet, Ovoid-shaped Bowl
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155731
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

Description

This is a Georgian, English double series opaque twist wine goblet dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1765.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of four white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central lace twist. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 16.8 cm (6.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

Lead glass weighing in at 320 g. (~ 11 oz.). An excellent glass from which to savour a nice red wine.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.8cm (6.61")

Width

8.3cm (3.27")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1155731

Dealers Internal Reference

8418

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a Georgian, English double series opaque twist wine goblet dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1765.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of four white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central lace twist.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 8.3 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 16.8 cm (6.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

Lead glass weighing in at 320 g. (~ 11 oz.). An excellent glass from which to savour a nice red wine.