Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 18.7cm Rim diameter: 6cm, Foot diameter: 7.3cm
Technical Description
A fine 18th-century opaque twist ale glass. A long round funnel bowl above a double series opaque twist stems consisting of a pair of 5-ply spiral bands outside a lace twist. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Comments
Take a look at the stem picture...its a perfect example. top to bottom, expertly made.
Historical Interest
Hand-blown around the time The Treaty of Hubertusburg put an end to the Seven Years'' War between Prussia and Austria, and their allies France and Russia.
Internal Reference: 2021020902
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA776617
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 18.7cm (7.4inches)
Width is 7.3cm (2.9inches)
Depth is 7.3cm (2.9inches)
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