18th Century Double Knop Air Twist c.1750

Technical Description:- 18th century air twist wine glass dating to c1750. It has a bell bowl above a multi spiral air twist stwm with two swelling knops. Conical foot. Date & Origin:- Europe, c1750 Period of George II Condition:- Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration. Dimensions:- Height: 17.8cm Rim diameter: 7.5cm Folded Foot diameter: 7.8cm Historical Context:- This glass was made approx 20 years prior to James Cook’s landing at Botany Bay in Australia and approx 5 years after the Jacobite defeat at Culloden in Scotland.