C1770 ANTIQUE 18thC GEORGIAN GEORGE III TALL ALE GLASS, SPIRAL OPAQUE TWIST STEM
Item History & Price
c1770 ANTIQUE 18thC GEORGIAN GEORGE III TALL ALE GLASS, SPIRAL OPAQUE TWIST STEM
Description:
An antique Georgian ale drinking glass of large proportions, dating to the late 18th Century, circa 1770.
The hand blown glass has a plain elongated round funnel bowl, leading to an opaque twist stem with a 12-ply spiral band outside two pairs of spiral strands, standing on a wide conical foot with polished pontil.
Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm or 7 1/2 inches...>Width at bowl rim: 5.5 cm or 2 1/8 inches
Width at foot: 7.5 cm or 2 15/16 inches
Weight: 186 grams
Condition:
In good antique condition, without damage or restoration, only expected age related wear mainly to the very edge of the foot rim, and some manufacturing inclusions and horizontal striations within the bowl. Please see the images provided which complement this description.
Postage:Postage fees for this item are: UK - £4.85 for 1st class signed for postage (recommended) or FREE for 2nd class; Europe - £11.25; Worldwide - £14.30. If you have any queries regarding shipping fees please contact us.Customers wishing to use a PO Box address must contact us before bidding to confirm postage options.We will always combine postage on items and can hold items until larger consignments can be sent, to give you the best possible deal we can. If you wish to delay postage for any reason, please contact us first before payment.Should there be any over payment on postage, buyers will be refunded quickly. Where buyers pay for postage, we offer a fully insured and tracked priority service. Postage fees also cover the cost of packaging materials - no other additional service charges are made.We take great care to package and post your item safely to anywhere in the world for the best possible price. Payment Methods:For domestic transactions we are happy to accept payments by Paypal, BACS, Cheque (drawn on a UK bank account), postal order or cash on collection. Payment for all international transactions must be made through Paypal.We stipulate a few conditions for people to be able to bid on our auctions - no more than 2 unpaid items, and that they have a PayPal account. If you do not meet the conditions and would like me to add your user name to our approved bidder list, please let me know.
Satisfaction Guarantee:Each of our items has come from a reputable and traceable source. Buyers can rest assured that we will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy service which we endeavour to make ‘hassle free’ for all our customers. We aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours. Return policy:We are more than happy to offer a full refund if you are not satisfied with the item’s description. The item must be returned in its original packaging and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The buyer must notify us with the intention to return, within 30 calendar days of receiving it. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Description:
An antique Georgian ale drinking glass of large proportions, dating to the late 18th Century, circa 1770.
The hand blown glass has a plain elongated round funnel bowl, leading to an opaque twist stem with a 12-ply spiral band outside two pairs of spiral strands, standing on a wide conical foot with polished pontil.
Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm or 7 1/2 inches
Width at foot: 7.5 cm or 2 15/16 inches
Weight: 186 grams
Condition:
In good antique condition, without damage or restoration, only expected age related wear mainly to the very edge of the foot rim, and some manufacturing inclusions and horizontal striations within the bowl. Please see the images provided which complement this description.
Postage:Postage fees for this item are: UK - £4.85 for 1st class signed for postage (recommended) or FREE for 2nd class; Europe - £11.25; Worldwide - £14.30. If you have any queries regarding shipping fees please contact us.Customers wishing to use a PO Box address must contact us before bidding to confirm postage options.We will always combine postage on items and can hold items until larger consignments can be sent, to give you the best possible deal we can. If you wish to delay postage for any reason, please contact us first before payment.Should there be any over payment on postage, buyers will be refunded quickly. Where buyers pay for postage, we offer a fully insured and tracked priority service. Postage fees also cover the cost of packaging materials - no other additional service charges are made.We take great care to package and post your item safely to anywhere in the world for the best possible price. Payment Methods:For domestic transactions we are happy to accept payments by Paypal, BACS, Cheque (drawn on a UK bank account), postal order or cash on collection. Payment for all international transactions must be made through Paypal.We stipulate a few conditions for people to be able to bid on our auctions - no more than 2 unpaid items, and that they have a PayPal account. If you do not meet the conditions and would like me to add your user name to our approved bidder list, please let me know.
Satisfaction Guarantee:Each of our items has come from a reputable and traceable source. Buyers can rest assured that we will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy service which we endeavour to make ‘hassle free’ for all our customers. We aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours. Return policy:We are more than happy to offer a full refund if you are not satisfied with the item’s description. The item must be returned in its original packaging and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The buyer must notify us with the intention to return, within 30 calendar days of receiving it. Your satisfaction is our priority.
