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EARLY GEORGE III ENGRAVED DOUBLE SERIES OPAQUE TWIST ALE GLASS

England, c1760

 

 

The narrow tapering glass engraved with hops and barley and having a deep base
above a double series opaque corkscrew stem
comprised of two central twists surrounded by an eight-ply band,
raised on a strong conical foot with snapped pontil

 

Glassware and Pale Ales :

Whilst darker ales (as Porter) had been drunk in England from about 1700,

the 18th century also saw the development of the lighter beers.

This introduction included an extensively hopped lighter beer known as "India Pale Ale".

This ale was was made in England, then (as it traveled well) shipped to India,

and eventually adopted "India" into its name.

But likely of greater significance to both ale and glass lovers,

it is said that the change from pewter tankards to elegant clear glassware

actually caused beer drinkers to prefer the lighter ales.

 

Condition : Excellent, with good footrim wear, and no cracks or chips

 

7" High, The Bowl 2.25" Wide, The Foot 2.75" Wide

 

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Early George III Engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Ale Glass, England, 1760 

 

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