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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: 14.1cm Rim diameter: 5.2cm Foot diameter: 6.3cm.
Technical Description
A very fine example of a Georgian double knop air twist wine glass.
Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
A very unusual form with excellent provenance.
Provenance
The foot has its original Arthur Churchill and W Thomasson collection stickers.
Arthur Churchill Glass Limited was one of the world's top 18th-century glass dealers from the 1930s to the 1970s. Also the renowned author of "The Churchill Glass Notes".
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
Georgian Double Knop Air Twist Wine Glass C1750 Ex Arthur Churchill Collection
