Name: 18th Century Mixed Twist Champagne or Wine Flute Glass C1760
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1130001
Price: 580 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Exhibit Antiques

Description

Technical Description

An 18th-century mixed twist wine or champagne flute glass dating to c1760.

It has a funnel bowl above a mixed twist stem consisting of a mercury corkscrew outside a white opaque gauze. Conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 18.5cm

Rim diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 7.2cm

Notes

Mixed Twists are rarer than colour twists.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Champagne Flute to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130001

Dealers Internal Reference

2025021403

Description

Technical Description

An 18th-century mixed twist wine or champagne flute glass dating to c1760.

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It has a funnel bowl above a mixed twist stem consisting of a mercury corkscrew outside a white opaque gauze.

Exhibit Antiques

Conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 18.5cm

Rim diameter: 5.8cm

Foot diameter: 7.2cm

Notes

Mixed Twists are rarer than colour twists.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Champagne Flute to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130001

Dealers Internal Ref

2025021403

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ObjectWine Glasses
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead Crystal Glass
ColourClear
MotifsMixed twist stem, Conical bowl, Conical foot, Pontil mark
SizeH 18 cm (7 in)

This Georgian champagne or wine flute glass originates from England and dates to the eighteenth century around 1760 during the period of George III. Fabricated from clear lead crystal glass, the piece stands 18 cm high and comprises a tall funnel bowl, a stem enclosing an intricate mixed twist motif consisting of a mercury corkscrew outside a white opaque gauze, and a wide conical foot that reveals a central pontil mark on the underside. Positioned upon a sideboard top in an English Country House interior setting, this tableware item serves practical dining or decorative display purposes. The transparent vessel reflects light cleanly while demonstrating historical glassware manufacturing techniques through its slender proportions and delicate internal stem threads.

FAQs

A mixed twist glass features a decorative stem incorporating both opaque white enamel threads and air twist spirals, a craftsmanship technique developed in mid-18th-century Britain.

18th-century British stemware was crafted from lead crystal glass, formed by hand-blowing the bowl and foot while embedding enamel and air spirals into the stem.

Authentic pieces display a snapped pontil mark on the underside of the conical foot, minor tool marks from hand-blowing, and a slight grey cast typical of historical lead glass.

Antique stemware can be displayed inside a glass cabinet, arranged on a sideboard tray, or positioned on open shelving to allow natural light to highlight the stem detail.

Hand wash gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers, sudden temperature shifts, and abrasive cloths that could scratch or thermal-shock the glass.