Green and White Spiral Stemmed Glass
Object NameGlass
Mediumglass
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 16 cm
Base: Diameter: 6.5 cm
Top: Diameter: 6 cm
Base: Diameter: 6.5 cm
Top: Diameter: 6 cm
AcquisitionThe Leslie Thomson Bequest.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000518
Keywords
This type of stem was achieved by the introduction of rods of opaque white glass placed vertically into a mould, before clear white glass was poured in. The glass was then heated and drawn out to create the pattern. These are sometimes also known as cotton twists.
c. 1860
1745 - 1755
1760 - 1770
1750 - 1765
mid 19th Century
c. 1860
1650 - 1699
c. 1825