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Georgian Terraced Foot Opaque Twist Dram Glass C1760
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Georgian Terraced Foot Opaque Twist Dram Glass C1760

18th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
This “Georgian Terraced Foot Opaque Twist Dram Glass C1760” found a buyer.

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Description

Technical Description

A superb 18th-century opaque twist dram glass with a terraced foot dating to c1760.

An ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of spiral tapes outside a multiply corkscrew. Terraced foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 9.7cm, Rim diameter: 5.1cm, Foot diameter: 6.9cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.7cm (3.82")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
6.9cm (2.72")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Opaque Twist Dram Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1106314
Dealers Internal Reference
2024062616
Description
Technical Description

A superb 18th-century opaque twist dram glass with a terraced foot dating to c1760.

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An ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of spiral tapes outside a multiply corkscrew.
Exhibit Antiques

Terraced foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 9.7cm, Rim diameter: 5.1cm, Foot diameter: 6.9cm

Height
9.7cm (3.82")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
6.9cm (2.72")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Opaque Twist Dram Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106314
Dealers Internal Ref
2024062616
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Terraced Foot Opaque Twist Dram Glass C1760

Archive II A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background. View VI
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A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background.
Georgian Terraced Foot Opaque Twist Dram Glass c1760
Ref: SA1106314
A clear Georgian glass with a terraced foot and an opaque white twist stem against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectDram Glass
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel Glass
  • ColourClear, White
  • MotifsTerraced foot, Opaque white twist, Bucket bowl
  • SizeH 9.7 cm (4 in) x W 6.9 cm (3 in) x D 6.9 cm (3 in)

The opaque twist style, popular in mid-18th century Britain, features stems enclosing white or coloured enamel glass twists created using complex drawing and twisting techniques.

These drinking vessels were typically crafted from lead glass, incorporating potash or flint glass elements, with enamel glass rods utilised to form the internal coloured twist patterns.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, characteristic wear consistent with age, minor surface irregularities, and specific chemical compositions detectable via ultraviolet light or microscopic examination.

Historic glassware can be displayed within illuminated glass cabinets, arranged on open shelving as sculptural accents, or utilised thoughtfully on bar carts to add historic texture.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, harsh abrasives, and prolonged immersion to prevent damage.
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