Lot 38
A Collection of Nine English Air Twist Wine and Ale Glasses
Sale 1325 - European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Apr 23, 2024 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $1,397

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Collection of Nine English Air Twist Wine and Ale Glasses
Mid-18th Century
Height of tallest 7 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collection

Provenance:
(Composite stem ale glass)
Delomosne and Son Ltd., Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK, 25 June 2003
Condition Report
The group appearing in overall good condition. The tallest example with fleabite along the foot rim and moderate shelf wear to the underside. One of the flared bowl examples has two fleabites on foot rim and a few scattered air bubbles in bowl. The example with the etched decoration at lip has some minor irregularity the appearance of the bowl from production. One of the conical examples has a flake chip to the foot rim, and the lip is blown slightly out of round. The smallest example with roughness to the edges of the foot and fleabites in this area. This example also exhibiting moderate shelf wear and scattered bubbles. Another example with scuffs and surface deposit to the foot. The composite example having a fleabite to the lip, a chip to the foot rim, and surface deposit. Additional images are available upon request.

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