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Flute Glass
Flute Glass
Flute Glass
Flute Glass

Flute Glass

Date1760 - 1770
Object NameFlute Glass
Mediumlead glass
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 19.5 cm
Rim: Diameter: 6.6 cm
AcquisitionAcquired in 1980.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000922
Keywords
About MeThis flute glass features a flared bowl, and is 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.