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Georgian Waisted Ogee Bowl Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
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Georgian Waisted Ogee Bowl Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An unusual example of an 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

It has a lipped waisted ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a 12-ply spiral band outside a gauze. Conical foot.

Lipped waisted ogee bowls are rare and form a very small % of bowls from this period.

Date & Origin

England, c1725

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 14.8cm

Rim diameter: 5.1cm

Foot diameter: 6.7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 1750s.

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SA1068865
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2023042604
Description
Technical Description

An unusual example of an 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

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It has a lipped waisted ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a 12-ply spiral band outside a gauze.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical foot.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot.
fig 1. Georgian Waisted Ogee Bowl Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

Lipped waisted ogee bowls are rare and form a very small % of bowls from this period.

Date & Origin

England, c1725

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 14.8cm

Rim diameter: 5.1cm

Foot diameter: 6.7cm

Height
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068865
Dealers Internal Ref
2023042604
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Archive I An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Waisted Ogee Bowl Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

Archive II An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot. View IV
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An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot.
Georgian Waisted Ogee Bowl Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760
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An eighteenth-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a waisted ogee bowl and a central opaque white twist stem resting on a plain conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWaisted ogee bowl, Opaque twist stem, Conical foot
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in)

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Opaque twist wine glasses were predominantly produced in England during the mid-to-late 18th century, specifically between 1745 and 1780, following the introduction of the Excise Act which taxed glass by weight.

These pieces were hand-blown using lead glass, featuring intricate stems formed by drawing out opaque white enamel glass rods encased within clear glass.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the foot, natural surface wear consistent with age, and slight optical distortions or inclusions within the handmade glass.

Displaying historical stemware within glass-fronted cabinets or on open shelving introduces tactile texture and historical narrative to modern living spaces.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive materials to protect the delicate surface.
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