Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
An antique 18th-century opaque twist wine glass. It has an ogee bowl with rib moulding to the lower half.
Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1760. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 14.6cm Rim diameter: 5cm Foot diameter: 6.8cm
Historical Relevance
March 20th, 1760, the 'Great' Fire of Boston destroyed 349 buildings and the 'Great' Comet named C/1760 A1 approached Earth within 0.0682 AUs.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
