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18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Ale or Champagne Glass C1750
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18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Ale or Champagne Glass C1750

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A tall 18th-century air twist ale or champagne glass. It has an elongated bell bowl above a multi-spiral air twist stem with two swelling knops. Conical foot.

If you would like to learn more about 18th-century drinking glasses then there are a few article links below which may help.

Identification of Antique Drinking Glasses | The English Air Twist

Outlander Drinking Glasses | Which glasses did the cast use & how accurate were they?

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

No chips, crack or restoration.

Height: 20.6cm Rim diameter: 6.9cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm

Historical Relevance

Hand-blown around the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, led by Charles Edward Stuart.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.6cm (8.11")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this 18th Century Air Twist Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018570
Dealers Internal Reference
2023071901
Description
Technical Description

A tall 18th-century air twist ale or champagne glass. It has an elongated bell bowl above a multi-spiral air twist stem with two swelling knops. Conical foot.

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If you would like to learn more about 18th-century drinking glasses then there are a few article links below which may help.
Exhibit Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot.
fig 1. 18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Ale or Champagne Glass C1750

Identification of Antique Drinking Glasses | The English Air Twist

Outlander Drinking Glasses | Which glasses did the cast use & how accurate were they?

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

fig 2. An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot.
fig 2. 18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Ale or Champagne Glass C1750

Condition

No chips, crack or restoration.

Height: 20.6cm Rim diameter: 6.9cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm

Historical Relevance

Hand-blown around the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, led by Charles Edward Stuart.

Height
20.6cm (8.11")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this 18th Century Air Twist Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1018570
Dealers Internal Ref
2023071901
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Ale or Champagne Glass C1750

Archive II An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot. View II
Archive III An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot. View VI
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An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot.
18th Century Double Knop Air Twist Ale or Champagne Glass c1750
Ref: SA1018570
An 18th-century clear glass flute featuring an elongated trumpet bowl, a double-knop stem with an internal air twist, and a conical folded foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAir twist stem, Double knop, Trumpet bowl, Conical foot
  • SizeH 20.6 cm (8 in) x W 6.9 cm (3 in) x D 7.6 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Air twist glasses feature elongated spiral air bubbles trapped inside the stem, created by piercing molten glass with a pin before drawing and twisting it. They were predominantly produced in England and Ireland during the mid-18th century, roughly between 1740 and 1770.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass or soda-lime metal, hand-blown and manipulated using traditional tools. The stems were often formed separately and applied to the bowl and folded foot, incorporating internal optical twists.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit characteristic wear scratches underneath the foot, known as pontil marks or age-related abrasion. The glass often contains minute air bubbles and striations, and the weight feels substantial due to the lead content.

Antique stemware can be displayed within illuminated glass cabinets or styled on open shelving to highlight its optical clarity and craftsmanship. Pairing historical objects with modern minimalist surroundings creates a sophisticated contrast.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock, and never place delicate historical stemware in a dishwasher.
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