Knopped 18th Century Air Twist Wine Glass c1750

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Description

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions

Height: 14.7cm Bowl diameter: 5.6cm Foot diameter: 6.7cm.

Weight

152 grams

Technical Description

A knopped air twist wine glass. The bowl is a round funnel. This rests upon a multi-spiral air twist stem with a blade shoulder knop. The conical foot has a rough pontil. A very unusual form.

Historical Relevance

Hand-blown around the time riots broke out in Paris, France on the 16th of May 1750.

DateGeorge II : c1750 Codeas956a030 / 2019020507 Price £350.00     409.12     $449.72    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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