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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 14.7cm Bowl diameter: 5.6cm Foot diameter: 6.7cm.
Weight
152 grams
Technical Description
A knopped air twist wine glass. The bowl is a round funnel. This rests upon a multi-spiral air twist stem with a blade shoulder knop. The conical foot has a rough pontil. A very unusual form.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time riots broke out in Paris, France on the 16th of May 1750.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Knopped 18th Century Air Twist Wine Glass C1750
