“WRITHEN’ ALE FLUTE for INDIA PALE ALE -- SOLD

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“WRITHEN’ ALE FLUTE for INDIA PALE ALE -- SOLD

“WRITHEN’ ALE FLUTE

Ht 5-3/8”.
English flint glass, mouth blown,
With broad folded foot, rough pontil.
Circa 1760-1790.

# 2804 bng ............................. SOLD

Size: 5 items

"WRITHEN" ale, circa 1760-1790

In 1760 India Pale Ale became a high fashion drink, and fashionable transparent flutes were created

English Flint Glass, height 5-3/8", (early "lead crystal")

The glass-blower 'twists" while blowing the bowl, for "writhen" effect

free-blown with folded foot

another view

SOLD