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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 20.1cm Rim diameter: 6.7cm , Foot diameter: 7.5cm.
Weight
195 grams
Technical Description
A tall 18th-century air twist ale glass. It has a long flared bell bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem with two swelling knops. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
An outstanding example.
It's totally insignificant and part of the wear expected on glass 250 years old. It has its original Phillips Auction House sticker on the underside of the foot.
A rare form and well over 5 years since we last had an example like this.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, led by Charles Edward Stuart.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Tall Georgian Double Knop Air Twist Ale Glass C1750
