Georgian Wine Glass Air Twist Stem and Vermicular Collar

Heading : Georgian wine glass with opaque twist stem and vermicular collar c1750 Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Bell Stem : Multi spiral air twist with ver...

Heading : Double Series Air Twist Stem Georgian Wine Glass c1745 Period : George II - c1745 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel Stem : A pair of multi-ply corkscrews ...

This is a superb hand-blown example of an Irish made, mid-Georgian, cordial wine drinking glass with a thick double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765 to 1770. These glasses are very collectable. It is made from English lead glass which is relatively heavy and has a soft grey colour, with slight age related wear as expected with over 200 years of use. The glass has the usual striations, inclusions and tiny bubbles you would expect to see in 18th Century glass, which gives these glasses their unique charm. This glass has a bucket bowl which sits on a tall, unusually thick, double series opaque or cotton twist...

This is a set of 8 vintage aperitif glasses. An English, twist stem spirit or wine glass, dating to the late 20th century. Pour an aperitif in these delightful glasses, ideal as a complement to an amuse bouche Displaying a desirable aged patina, pleasingly clean and in good order Quality glass blown by Michael James Hunter...