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ANTIQUE #SA739640

Georgian Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1760

Status: This item has been sold
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Date & Origin
 
England, c1760. Period of George III.
 
Condition
 
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 19.4cm Rim diameter: 5.5cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.
 
Weight
 
178 grams
 
Technical Description
 
18th century opaque twist ale glass. An elongated round funnel bowl upon a double series opaque twist stem. The twist is made up of a spiral gauze with a solid core. This all rests upon a conical foot with a rough pontil.
 
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: 2020060505
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA739640
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 19.4cm (7.6inches)
Width is 7.6cm (3.0inches)
Depth is 7.6cm (3.0inches)
Antique SA739640 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
       The Georgian Era      
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD