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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: 18.8cm, Rim diameter: 8.1cm, Foot diameter: 8.7cm
Technical Description
This sits upon a double series opaque twist consisting of a pair of tapes outside a gauze which in turn has a large swelling knop and basal knop. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Opaque Twist composite stems are exceptionally rare and this is the first example we have has since 2002.
Provenance
Ex Barrett Collection sold Southebys Nov 1984 Lot 252
Ex Whittle Collection sold Bonhams June 2009 Lot 176
Private collection 2009 to present
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Exhibit Antiques Profile Page
Very Rare 18th Century Composite Wine Goblet C1760
