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18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
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18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

18th century
Sold 26 September 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

It has an ogee bowl with rib moulding to the lower section. Sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a 2-ply spiral band outside a gauze. Conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 15.2cm

Rim diameter: 5.3cm

Foot diameter: 6.8cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
6.8cm (2.68")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129018
Dealers Internal Reference
2025021406
Description
Technical Description

A fine 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

It has an ogee bowl with rib moulding to the lower section. Sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a 2-ply spiral band outside a gauze. Conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 15.2cm

Rim diameter: 5.3cm

Foot diameter: 6.8cm

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
6.8cm (2.68")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1129018
Dealers Internal Ref
2025021406
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

Archive II An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. View II
Archive III An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot. View VI
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An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot.
18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760
Ref: SA1129018
An 18th-century lead glass wine goblet featuring a flared round funnel bowl, a stem containing an opaque white twist thread, and a conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStemware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Lead Glass, Enamel Glass]
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Conical foot, Round funnel bowl
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 6.8 cm (3 in) x D 6.8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Opaque twist wine glasses are historic drinking vessels featuring a stem enclosing thin threads of opaque white or coloured glass, predominantly produced in Britain during the mid-to-late 18th century, particularly between 1740 and 1780.

These glasses were hand-blown using lead glass, a formulation perfected in England during the late 17th century. The intricate stem twists were formed by drawing and twisting rods of opaque white enamel glass within clear glass housing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, characteristic wear to the foot rim, minor inclusions or air bubbles within the metal, and the specific weight and resonance associated with period lead glass.

Antique stemware can be displayed within illuminated glass-fronted cabinets, used as accent pieces on open shelving, or styled individually on a surface to introduce historical texture and refined silhouette into contemporary spaces.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in warm water using mild detergent without soaking, and dried immediately with a lint-free cloth. Extreme temperature changes and abrasive materials must be avoided to protect the delicate surface.
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