Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Georgian Air Twist Glass to the 18th Century.
Notably, the glass displays exceptional clarity, being "crystal clear" to the eye—a testament to the high-grade lead crystal used in its manufacture.
The Stem The stem contains a dense and intricate Multiple Spiral Air Twist (MSAT). The air-trapped spirals are tightly wound and perfectly centered, providing a brilliant, shimmering contrast against the high-clarity glass.
The Foot The glass stands on a substantial Domed Foot, which adds significant height and elegance to the profile. The underside features a genuine rough, snapped pontil mark, indicative of traditional 18th-century hand-blown techniques.
Material & Weight Crafted from premium English lead glass, the piece has a remarkable weight of 234.78g. This weight, combined with its superior transparency, suggests a piece of "Heavy Balustroid" influence, designed for both luxury and durability.
Origin: England
Period: George II (c.1750)
Height 17.2cm
Condition: Excellent; the combination of the bell bowl, air-twist stem, and domed foot makes this a highly collectible and superior example of the period.
Provenance Private Glass Collection London
Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Georgian Air Twist Glass to the 18th Century.
Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné
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A Heavy Georgian Multiple Spiral Air Twist (Msat) Wine Glass of Exceptional Clarity, C.1750
