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ANTIQUE #SA1208811

18th Century Air Twist Wine Glass C1750 - With Applied Annulated Collar

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Technical Description
 
An exceptional air twist wine glass dating to the reign of King George II, circa 1750. It features a rare waisted bell-shaped bowl with a solid basal section, from which the multi-spiral air twist stem descends. 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
 
 
Internal Reference: 202...
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1208811
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 16.1cm (6.3inches)
Width is 0cm (0.0inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA1208811 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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United Kingdom
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD