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Four Victorian Mixed Twist and Air Twist Wine Glass Collection
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Four Victorian Mixed Twist and Air Twist Wine Glass Collection

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb group of four 19th century mixed twist and air twist wine glasses.

On the group picture

The first glass is a fine tall cordial with a long round funnel bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem with a slight central swelling knop. The is the earliest example around c1850.

We then have a conical bowl above a double series air twist stem consisting of a multi spiral outside a central air column. Folded foot c1860.

The last two examples on the right are mixed twist cordials with round funnel bowls with mixed twist stems consisting of multi spiral air twists outside two pairs of opaque spiral tapes. Conical feet.

Overall a very fine varied selection of glasses.

Date & Origin

Europe or England, c1850. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Talles Height: 20.5cm

Rim diameter: 4.4cm

Foot diameter: 7.8cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
7.8cm (3.07")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Antique Twist Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1061235
Dealers Internal Reference
2023042505
Description
Technical Description

A superb group of four 19th century mixed twist and air twist wine glasses.

On the group picture

“
The first glass is a fine tall cordial with a long round funnel bowl above a multi spiral air twist stem with a slight central swelling knop.
Exhibit Antiques

The is the earliest example around c1850.

fig 1. A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes.
fig 1. Four Victorian Mixed Twist and Air Twist Wine Glass Collection

We then have a conical bowl above a double series air twist stem consisting of a multi spiral outside a central air column. Folded foot c1860.

The last two examples on the right are mixed twist cordials with round funnel bowls with mixed twist stems consisting of multi spiral air twists outside two pairs of opaque spiral tapes. Conical feet.

fig 2. A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes.
fig 2. Four Victorian Mixed Twist and Air Twist Wine Glass Collection

Overall a very fine varied selection of glasses.

Date & Origin

Europe or England, c1850. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Talles Height: 20.5cm

Rim diameter: 4.4cm

Foot diameter: 7.8cm.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
7.8cm (3.07")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Antique Twist Wine Glasses to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061235
Dealers Internal Ref
2023042505
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Four Victorian Mixed Twist and Air Twist Wine Glass Collection

Archive II A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes. View II
Archive III A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes. View III
Archive IV A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes. View IV
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Verified Since Mar 2019
Items For Sale 145
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A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes.
Four Victorian Mixed Twist And Air Twist Wine Glass Collection
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A collection of four clear antique wine glasses featuring intricate air and mixed twist stems and varied bowl shapes.
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  • ObjectStemware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAir twist stem, Mixed twist stem, Conical bowl, Folded foot
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 7.8 cm (3 in) x D 7.8 cm (3 in)

An air twist stem features internal spiral threads of air trapped within the glass rod during manufacture, a technique perfected by glassmakers in the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces are typically crafted from lead glass or flint glass, which provided the necessary weight, clarity, and malleability to draw out fine internal threads.

Authentic period glassware often exhibits pontil marks on the base, minor surface abrasions consistent with age, and subtle asymmetries indicative of hand-blown production methods.

Displaying historical stemware inside a glazed cabinet or on a sideboard introduces textural contrast and historical depth to modern dining spaces.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges to prevent surface damage.
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