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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
An exceptional air twist wine glass dating to the reign of King George II, circa 1750.
A rare triple annulated collar is applied to the centre of the stem, and the glass stands on a thick conical foot.
Air twist wine glasses of the 18th century with applied collars are themselves uncommon, the most frequently encountered being the vermicular collar, appearing on approximately 2% of known examples. Annulated collars are considerably rarer still, with fewer than 0.3% of glasses exhibiting this feature.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of King George II.
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 16.1cm
Rim diameter: 6cm
Foot diameter: 6.7cm
Weight: 196 grams
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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18th Century Air Twist Wine Glass C1750 - With Applied Annulated Collar
