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ANTIQUE #SA726021

Georgian Mercury Air Twist Wine Glass C1750

Status: This item has been sold
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Date & Origin
 
England, c1750. Period of George II.
 
Condition
 
There is a single very small chip to the foot rim, quite insignificant.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 16.6cm Rim diameter: 6.4cm Foot diameter: 7cm.
 
Technical Description
 
An 18th century Mercury Twist wine glass. Classic drawn trumpet form with a pair of mercury spirals. Conical foot snapped pontil.
 
Click Here to Read Our article on Identification of Antique Drinking Glasses | The English Air Twist
 
Historical Relevance
 
Hand-made around the time the wearing of the kilt was banned in Scotland by the Dress Act in 1746.
 
Internal Reference: 2020090101
Antique Number: SA726021
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 6.6cm (2.6inches)
Width is 7cm (2.8inches)
Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
Antique #SA726021, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
       The Georgian Era      
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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