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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear and a burst air bubble in the foot as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 19cm Rim diameter: 6.3cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Weight
116 grams
Technical Description
18th century mixed twist champagne glass. The trumpet bowl is engraved with a fruiting vine and a Jay in flight. This rests upon a mixed twist stem comprised of a pair air corkscrews outside an opaque gauze. A conical foot with a rough pontil supports the piece.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time George III became King of Great Britain on the 23rd of October 1760.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Engraved 18th Century Georgian Mixed Twist Champagne Glass C1760
