Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 15.5cm Rim diameter: 5.1cm Foot diameter: 7.1cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century opaque twist wine glass with a waisted bucket bowl, one half engraved with a basket of roses and sprigs, the other half depicting an engraved butterfly. Rests upon a single series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair is spiral gauzes. Conical foot with snapped pontil.
A very interesting glass, the bowl form, a waisted bucket, not being one you will find too often. Single series stems are also far rarer than double series within the opaque twist range.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the first patent for a one-piece pencil with eraser was issued to American inventor J. Rechendorf of New York City.
Internal Reference: 2020062402
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA708119
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 15.5cm (6.1inches)
Width is 7.1cm (2.8inches)
Depth is 7.1cm (2.8inches)
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