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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: 14.7cm Rim diameter: 2.4cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century opaque twist wine glass with an Ogee bowl.
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.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
