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Pair 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale or Champagne Glasses C1760
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Pair 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale or Champagne Glasses C1760

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine pair of 18th century opaque twist ale or champagne glasses dating to c1760. They have long round funnel bowls above double series opaque twist stems consisting of a 12-ply spiral band outside a loose gauze. Conical feet.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 17.5cm Rim diameter: 5.3cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm

Historical Context

George III was born on 4 June 1738 in London, the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.

He became heir to the throne on the death of his father in 1751, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in 1760 (approx. when these glasses were made). He was the third Hanoverian monarch and the first one to be born in England and to use English as his first language.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Opaque Twist Ale Glasses to the 1750s.

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SA1026265
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2023091903
Description
Technical Description

A fine pair of 18th century opaque twist ale or champagne glasses dating to c1760.

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They have long round funnel bowls above double series opaque twist stems consisting of a 12-ply spiral band outside a loose gauze.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical feet.

fig 1. A pair of 18th-century clear glass flutes featuring tapering bowls, conical feet, and stems decorated with white opaque twist threads.
fig 1. Pair 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale or Champagne Glasses C1760

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 17.5cm Rim diameter: 5.3cm Foot diameter: 6.5cm

Historical Context

George III was born on 4 June 1738 in London, the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.

fig 2. A pair of 18th-century clear glass flutes featuring tapering bowls, conical feet, and stems decorated with white opaque twist threads.
fig 2. Pair 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale or Champagne Glasses C1760

He became heir to the throne on the death of his father in 1751, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in 1760 (approx. when these glasses were made). He was the third Hanoverian monarch and the first one to be born in England and to use English as his first language.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Opaque Twist Ale Glasses to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1026265
Dealers Internal Ref
2023091903
Exhibit Antiques
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A pair of 18th-century clear glass flutes featuring tapering bowls, conical feet, and stems decorated with white opaque twist threads.
Pair 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale or Champagne Glasses c1760
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A pair of 18th-century clear glass flutes featuring tapering bowls, conical feet, and stems decorated with white opaque twist threads.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Conical foot, Tapering bowl
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 5.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Antique glass should be washed exclusively by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing or sudden temperature changes. They should be dried promptly with a lint-free cloth and stored securely away from direct vibration or heavy impact.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving with adequate lighting, or utilised on dining tables and bar carts to add historical texture and reflective quality to modern spaces.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base where they were snapped from the blowing iron, minor surface wear consistent with age, small trapped air bubbles within the lead metal, and subtle irregularities inherent in handmade production.

These vessels were crafted from lead glass, known for its high brilliance and density. The stems were formed by taking rods of opaque white enamel glass, embedding them within a clear glass cylinder, and twisting the molten metal before drawing and shaping the stem.

Opaque twist glasses were produced primarily during the mid-to-late 18th century, specifically between 1745 and 1790. They feature stems incorporating white or coloured enamel glass rods drawn into intricate threads, developed following the repeal of the Glass Excise Act which taxed glass by weight.
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