Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear and one tooth mark in the rim as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 18.1cm Bowl diameter: 6.1cm Foot diameter: 7.9cm.
Weight
209 grams
Technical Description
An engraved double series air twist ale glass. The elongated round funnel bowl is engraved with hops and barley in saltire. This excellent stem features two pairs of corkscrews outwith an air cable. A conical foot with a rough pontil supports the piece.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the Battle of Arnee on the 3rd of December 1751. Robert Clive defeated a Franco-Indian force led by Raza Sahib.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Engraved 18th Century Air Twist Ale Glass C1750
