It was listed by Exhibit Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
No chips, cracksor restoration
Dimensions
Height: 15.3cm Rim diameter: 5.2cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
Technical Description
A very fine example of a single series 18th century wine glass. It has a round funnel bowl above an opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of multiply corkscrews.
A conical foot with a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
Although standard multi-ply corkscrews are common enough within opaque twist stems, the solid section at their core marks this particular example out as being just that little bit different. Although they are often seen with solid edges, I can't recall having very many of them in the past with solid cores. Scott Falk probably knew that this was a special glass withing his collection and we would agree... a very fine example.
In a historical context, this glass was made around the time that the English parliament enacted the Stamp Act on the American colonies, March 22nd 1765, imposing a tax on many types of printed materials used in the colonies. Seen as a violation of rights, the Act sparks violent demonstrations in several Colonies.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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18th Century Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
