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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.
Dimensions
Height: 15.8cm Rim diameter: 5.5cm Foot diameter: 7.1cm.
Technical Description
An 18th-century air twist wine glass with a conical rococo engraved bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
A very unusual form with excellent provenance.
Provenance
The foot has its original Arthur Churchill Ltd 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 Engraved Air Twist Wine Glass C1750 Ex Arthur Churchill Collection
