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Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass C1750
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Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass C1750

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A large 18th-century air twist wine glass. It has a drawn trumpet bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem. Conical foot. A good sized example.

If you would like to learn more about 18th-century drinking glasses then there are a few articles on our website 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, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 19.2cm

Rim diameter: 8.8cm

Foot diameter: 8.5cm

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time France declared war on Britain during The War of the Austrian Succession in 1744.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.2cm (7.56")
Width
8.8cm (3.46")
Depth
8.8cm (3.46")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1028290
Dealers Internal Reference
2023082313
Description
Technical Description

A large 18th-century air twist wine glass. It has a drawn trumpet bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem. Conical foot. A good sized example.

“
If you would like to learn more about 18th-century drinking glasses then there are a few articles on our website which may help.
Exhibit Antiques
fig 1. A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist.
fig 1. Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine 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. A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist.
fig 2. Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass C1750

Condition

No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 19.2cm

Rim diameter: 8.8cm

Foot diameter: 8.5cm

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time France declared war on Britain during The War of the Austrian Succession in 1744.

Height
19.2cm (7.56")
Width
8.8cm (3.46")
Depth
8.8cm (3.46")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1028290
Dealers Internal Ref
2023082313
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass C1750

Archive II A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist. View II
Archive III A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist. View III
Archive IV A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist. View IV
Archive V A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist. View V
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A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist.
Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass c1750
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A clear glass wine glass featuring a trumpet-shaped bowl and a stem filled with a delicate multi-spiral air twist.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Stemware]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian]
  • Material[Lead Glass]
  • Colour[Clear]
  • MotifsMulti-spiral air twist stem, Trumpet bowl, Conical foot
  • SizeH 19.2 cm (8 in) x W 8.8 cm (3 in) x D 8.8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Air twist glasses feature internal elongated air bubbles trapped within the stem, drawn out during manufacture to create delicate spiral patterns, popular during the mid-18th century.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass or flint glass, which provided a higher refractive index and clarity compared to standard soda glass.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the rough underside of the base, subtle surface striations, and minor inclusions or weight variations characteristic of early hand-blown manufacturing techniques.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets or styled on open shelving to introduce historical texture and reflective transparency to modern kitchen or dining spaces.

Antique glass should be washed exclusively by hand in tepid water using mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, sudden temperature changes, and abrasive sponges to protect the delicate surface.
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