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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 510

Six Georgian Blown Glass Air Twist Stems Including Four-Knopped Example

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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$10,000 $1,000
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British, 18th century, each of similar form with tapered body and segmented helix twist stem on circular base, one example with three knops and one with four, unmarked, 6-1/8 in. to 7 in.

Provenance: A North Carolina Private Collection

Note: A similar multi knopped example can be seen at Exhibit Antiques, Scotland, see: https://www.exhibitantiques.com/item/2630/exhibitantiques/Exceptionally-Rare-18th-Century-Five-Knop-Air-Twist-Wine-Glass-c1750.html. 

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A North Carolina Private Collection

surface dirt/residue accretion, scattered light scratches, some air bubbles, flea bites, pontil scars to bases and some slightly off center as made