Wine glass - Glass - Georgian






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Georgian sling glass from England, dating to circa 1760, made of glass with a slender bowl on a graceful stem, measuring 14.5 cm high and 7 cm wide, weighing 140 g, in good condition with minor signs of age and small spots.
Description from the seller
Georgian sling glass – England, circa 1760
An elegant and authentic Georgian sling glass, dating from around 1760, originating from England. This type of glass belongs to the classical English glassmaking of the 18th century and is valued for its refined form and artisanal workmanship.
The slender bowl rests on an elegant stem, often with subtle details characteristic of the Georgian period. The proportions are harmonious and testify to the craftsmanship that reached great heights in the English glass industry during this time.
Such sling glasses were used at formal occasions and now form part of the beloved 18th-century glass collecting category. The combination of simplicity, elegance, and historical value makes this a remarkable object.
Overview
Object: sling glass / wine glass
Material: glass
Origin: England
Period: circa 1760 (Georgian)
Style: classic and refined
Features: slender bowl and graceful stem
Condition: signs of wear appropriate for age
Dimensions and weight
Length: 7 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 14.5 cm
Weight: 140 g
The photos are part of the lot description. The object is well packed and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
Georgian sling glass – England, circa 1760
An elegant and authentic Georgian sling glass, dating from around 1760, originating from England. This type of glass belongs to the classical English glassmaking of the 18th century and is valued for its refined form and artisanal workmanship.
The slender bowl rests on an elegant stem, often with subtle details characteristic of the Georgian period. The proportions are harmonious and testify to the craftsmanship that reached great heights in the English glass industry during this time.
Such sling glasses were used at formal occasions and now form part of the beloved 18th-century glass collecting category. The combination of simplicity, elegance, and historical value makes this a remarkable object.
Overview
Object: sling glass / wine glass
Material: glass
Origin: England
Period: circa 1760 (Georgian)
Style: classic and refined
Features: slender bowl and graceful stem
Condition: signs of wear appropriate for age
Dimensions and weight
Length: 7 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 14.5 cm
Weight: 140 g
The photos are part of the lot description. The object is well packed and insured shipping.
