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Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass C1750
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Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass C1750

18th century
Sold 3 July 2019 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 16.4cm Bowl diameter: 7.6cm Foot diameter: 9cm.

Weight

266 grams

Technical Description

An air twist wine glass. A drawn trumpet bowl transitions to a multi-spiral air twist stem. The very large conical foot has a rough pontil.

Historical Relevance

Hand-blown around the time Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning is electricity, using his famous kite experiment on 15th of June 1752.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.4cm (6.46")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA611694
Dealers Internal Reference
2019020510
Description
Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 16.4cm Bowl diameter: 7.6cm Foot diameter: 9cm.

Weight

266 grams

Technical Description

An air twist wine glass. A drawn trumpet bowl transitions to a multi-spiral air twist stem. The very large conical foot has a rough pontil.

Historical Relevance

“
Hand-blown around the time Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning is electricity, using his famous kite experiment on 15th of June 1752.
Exhibit Antiques
Height
16.4cm (6.46")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA611694
Dealers Internal Ref
2019020510
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1750
Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1750
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Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass c1750
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 16.4 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)
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