Mercury Twist Cordial/Wine Glass

Mercury Twist Cordial/Wine Glass

C 1750/55

Item Ref: 560

A superb tall cordial/wine glass, having a conical bow over a bold mercury twist stem, all on a plain conical foot.

Height 7 1/8th ins 17.2 cm

A fine tall example in superb condition with a small enclosed solid bubble near the bowl rim and a tiny pin prick on the ware line under the foot , which can be felt rather than seen.

Provenance, purchased from "levine" Cromer 1963 and illustrated in Journal of Art and Antiques Collectors Club June 1968 page 31 fig 5.