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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
The inside of the bowl is scratched and there is a 5mm chip on the foot.
Dimensions
Height: 19.4cm Rim diameter: 6cm, Foot diameter: 7.1cm.
Weight
184 grams
Technical Description
Engraved 18th century opaque twist ale glass. An elongated round funnel bowl rests upon a double series opaque twist stem. Engraved hops and barley in saltire decorate the bowl. The stem is comprised of a multi-ply spiral band outside corkscrew. A conical foot with a rough pontil supports the piece.
Historical Relevance
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1760
