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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Netherlands, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips or cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 13cm Rim diameter: 5.2cm Foot diameter: 6.7cm.
Technical Description
An 18th-century Dutch wine glass. It has a round funnel bowl engraved with butterflies, birds and fruiting vine. Sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two pairs of spiral tapes outside a gauze. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Historical Relevance
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
18th Century Butterfly and Bird Engraved Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
