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Lot 415
Five Assorted Georgian Opaque Spiral Twist Wine Glasses
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Circa 1770, free blown colorless glass, including a tapered cup and stem with a double series spiral with an unusual lattice over white cane configuration on a conical foot with cut pontil; a moulded cup over straight stem with double series spiral in a white cane over lattice configuration on a conical foot with cut pontil; a tapered cup over straight stem with central knop and white cane spiral on a conical foot with cut pontil; a tapered cup on straight stem with central knop having a double series triple line over lattice configuration on a slightly conical foot with cut pontil; and a bell shaped cup on straight stem with three graduated knops with triple line over lattice double series configuration on a conical foot with cut pontil.

Tallest 5 7/8 in.

From the estate of the late William Edward Smith II, Morganton, North Carolina

A nice selection showcasing various techniques of Georgian glass making.

Spiral single knop stem with two rim chips to foot; the triple knop glass with a small rim chip to foot.

$400 - 800