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Title: 18th century ?? white/red air twist ?? english ??????
Post by: scottmorris on March 08, 2011, 12:18:55 PM

I have a pair if 'old' air twist glasses...I am unsure of age and maker ..any help will be gratefully recieved....Scott
The bases look damaged? but it is all in the glass...
..http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/163.jpg
..http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/165.jpg
..http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/164.jpg
..http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/160.jpg
..http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/159.jpg

Title: Re: 18th century ?? white/red air twist ?? english ??????
Post by: Anne on March 08, 2011, 01:08:52 PM

Scott, would you upload your images the right way round please as trying to look sideways gives us a crick in the neck. Thanks! :thup:

Title: Re: 18th century ?? white/red air twist ?? english ??????
Post by: scottmorris on March 09, 2011, 07:25:57 PM

Thanks for all advice ...These glasses are nearly identical in size.measuring 16.5 cm in height..the bases are large 8cm wideThe width of the bowls are 6.5cm .. he glasses look like they have had a faint swirl design across the front.    I am attatching some better pics.All help gratefully recieved..
Picure of Bases:- http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/160-1.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff393/scottymorris/170-1.jpg

Title: Re: 18th century ?? white/red air twist ?? english ??????
Post by: Anne on March 10, 2011, 01:27:03 AM

I think your second pic above is of another piece?

Title: Re: 18th century ?? white/red air twist ?? english ??????
Post by: oldglassman on March 13, 2011, 02:35:54 PM

HI ,
         These types are quite well known , probably originating from Italy in the early 20thc , hand made in the 18thc style .

cheers ,
               Peter.