Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 14.7cm Rim diameter: 2.4cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century opaque twist wine glass with an Ogee bowl. The bowl has been engraved on one half with a basket of fruit and sprigs with a bird inspecting the basket above. The other half depicts another bird in flight with a sprig in its beak. Supported by a double series opaque twist stem consisting on a pair of spiral tapes outside a tight gauze. Conical foot with snapped pontil.
Historical Relevance
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.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA708114
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 14.7cm (5.8inches)
Width is 7.6cm (3.0inches)
Depth is 7.6cm (3.0inches)
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