This is a Georgian English hand-blown double series opaque twist wine glass dating from the middle part of the 18th century, c1765.
The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the bottom of the foot.
The glass has a rounded bucket-shaped bowl measuring 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two enamel cords wound around a central solid enamel core. The stem leads to a conical foot which measures 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 15.3 cm (6.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious signs of restoration. There is the remains of a collector’s sticker to the underside of the foot.
Lead glass weighing in at 182 g. ( ~ 6 1/2 oz.).
Quote item: 6654
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