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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 21.7cm Rim diameter: 6.5cm, Foot diameter: 8.2cm
Weight
188 grams
Technical Description
18th-century opaque twist ale glass.
Conical folded foot.
An exceptionally rare glass the bowl form not being one that we have had before with exceptional height at 8.5 inches. As most collectors will know a folded foot on an opaque twist is a very rare event. Overall an exceptional glass and not one that you will find elsewhere.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time The Treaty of Hubertusburg put an end to the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Austria, and their allies France and Russia.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Rare 18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Ale Glass with Folded Foot C1760
