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Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1760
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Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1760

18th century
Sold 31 October 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An engraved 18th century opaque twist ale glass. A round funnel bowl rests upon a double series opaque twist stem. Engraved hops and barley in saltire decorate the bowl. The stem is comprised of an 11-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral threads.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 19.2cm

Rim diameter: 5.5

Foot diameter: 7.7cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time Edinburgh City Chambers was opened as the Royal Exchange, to the design of the Scottish Architect John Adam.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.2cm (7.56")
Width
7.7cm (3.03")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1106316
Dealers Internal Reference
2024061721
Description
Technical Description

An engraved 18th century opaque twist ale glass. A round funnel bowl rests upon a double series opaque twist stem. Engraved hops and barley in saltire decorate the bowl. The stem is comprised of an 11-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral threads.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century clear glass ale goblet with an engraved hop and barley motif and an opaque white twist stem.
fig 1. Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1760

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 19.2cm

Rim diameter: 5.5

Foot diameter: 7.7cm.

Historical Context

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Hand-blown around the time Edinburgh City Chambers was opened as the Royal Exchange, to the design of the Scottish Architect John Adam.
Exhibit Antiques
Height
19.2cm (7.56")
Width
7.7cm (3.03")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1106316
Dealers Internal Ref
2024061721
Exhibit Antiques
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An eighteenth-century clear glass ale goblet with an engraved hop and barley motif and an opaque white twist stem.
Engraved 18th Century Opaque Twist Ale Glass c1760
Ref: SA1106316
An eighteenth-century clear glass ale goblet with an engraved hop and barley motif and an opaque white twist stem.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStemware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsEngraved hops and barley, Opaque white enamel twist, Conical foot
  • SizeH 19.2 cm (8 in) x W 7.7 cm (3 in) x D 7.7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An opaque twist ale glass is a traditional drinking vessel featuring a slender stem enclosing opaque white enamel threads, produced extensively during the eighteenth century in Britain.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using lead glass or potash metal, with the internal stem twists formed by drawing fine enamel rods through molten glass before shaping.

Authenticating involves examining the pontil mark on the base, checking for natural wear and tear consistent with age, and identifying characteristic bubbles and striations within the handmade glass.

Antique glassware can be displayed within illuminated cabinets, on open shelving units, or utilised as refined decorative accents on sideboards and dining tables.

Preservation requires gentle hand washing in lukewarm water with mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, and keeping pieces away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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