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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
There are a number of chips to the foot as shown
Dimensions
Height: 15.7cm Rim diameter: 5.2cm Foot diameter: 6.4cm.
Technical Description
A rare 18th century mixed twist wine glass.
Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Mixed twists are rather rare and although you often see them described...incorrectly....this is the 'Real McCoy' as we say in Scotland. Mixed twists are just as rare, if not rarer than colour twists.
Shame about the foot damage, but its all part of its unique history and someone obviously enjoyed using it...a number of times...excessively...which I rather like.
A cheap and rather rare 250+ year old party glass.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time HMS Victory was launched at Chatham Dockyard on the 7th of May 1765.
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
Rare 18th Century Mixed Twist Wine Glass C1760
