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Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Exhibit Antiques
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 18.8cm Rim diameter: 6.5cm Foot diameter: 7.3cm.
Technical Description
An exceptional 18th-century mercury twist ale glass beautifully engraved with hops and barley in saltire with rib moulding at the base. Mercury corkscrew stem above a conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Comments
You often see engraved mercury twist ale glasses and this is the first example we have had in almost 3 years. The rib moulding is exceptional.
Internal Reference: 2021051202
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA803540
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 18.8cm (7.4inches)Width is 7.3cm (2.9inches)Depth is 7.3cm (2.9inches)
Antique SA803540 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
ANTIQUE SA803540
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Exhibit Antiques
Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01501 228 282
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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