North German flute with white spiral glass threads, 2nd half of the 18th century.

North German flute made of colorless glass, flat, slightly rising disc base, stem shaft with enclosed spiral threads twisted around a white inner spiral, merging into a funnel-shaped bowl, fused lip edge, base plate with a sharp break. Flute is in good condition. Northern Germany, 2nd half of the 18th century. Height: approx. 20.4 cm. Lit.: Focke Museum Bremen inventory catalog, Glaskunst 1, No. 249 -256.