Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
A Georgian double knop air twist wine glass dating to c1750. It has a rouund funnel bowl above a double knop multi-spiral air twist stem. Conical foot with a snapped pontil. At just under 7 inches it's a tall example with a large bowl.
Date & Origin
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 17.4cm Rim diameter: 6.2cm Foot diameter: 7.3cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-made around the time the wearing of the kilt was banned in Scotland by the Dress Act in 1746.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Tall Antique 18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Wine Glass C1750
