Wineglass with Ogee Bowl

Date1760 - 1770

Object NameWineglass

Mediumlead glass

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall: Height: 15 cm
Rim: Diameter: 5 cm

AcquisitionAcquired in 1981.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG000921

Keywords

Drinking

About MeThis wineglass features a vertically ribbed ogee bowl, set on a double series opaque twist stem and conical foot.

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.
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The "cotton twist" stem was produced by inserting white glass rods vertically into a mould before pouring clear glass around, then heating and turning.