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Rare Edwardian Opaque Twist Glass Candle Stick C1900
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Rare Edwardian Opaque Twist Glass Candle Stick C1900

19th century
Sold 17 March 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

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An exceptionally rare late 19th opaque twist glass candle stick dating to c1900.

Clear sconce with a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of spiral takes alongside a pair of 8-ply spiral bands. A solid conical foot with a large polished pontil.

Unmarked but almost certainly by the Josephinenhutte glassworks in Silesia around the end the 19th century.

Date & Origin

Silesia, c1900. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 29.5 cm

Diameter : 11.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Edwardian Glass Candlestick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130036
Dealers Internal Reference
2023072030
Description
Technical Description

An exceptionally rare late 19th opaque twist glass candle stick dating to c1900.

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Clear sconce with a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of spiral takes alongside a pair of 8-ply spiral bands.
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A solid conical foot with a large polished pontil.

fig 1. An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot.
fig 1. Rare Edwardian Opaque Twist Glass Candle Stick C1900

Unmarked but almost certainly by the Josephinenhutte glassworks in Silesia around the end the 19th century.

Date & Origin

Silesia, c1900. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 29.5 cm

Diameter : 11.5 cm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Edwardian Glass Candlestick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130036
Dealers Internal Ref
2023072030
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Edwardian Opaque Twist Glass Candle Stick C1900

Archive II An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot. View II
Archive III An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot. View III
Archive IV An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot. View IV
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An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot.
Rare Edwardian Opaque Twist Glass Candle Stick c1900
Ref: SA1130036
An upright antique glass candlestick featuring an internal opaque white twist pattern within a clear column, set upon a wide circular foot.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear and White
  • MotifsOpaque twist column, Circular stepped base, Flanged socket
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in)

The Edwardian period, spanning from 1901 to 1910, was characterised by a lighter, more graceful aesthetic influenced by neoclassical motifs and French eighteenth-century designs, following the heavy ornamentation of the Victorian era.

Glassmakers typically utilised mould-blowing, hand-finishing, and optical twist techniques, often incorporating latticino or opaque white threads within clear glass to achieve intricate internal patterns.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristics such as polished pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, slight irregularities in the glass from handcrafting, and period-appropriate weight and clarity.

These pieces function well as sophisticated table accents on dining surfaces, sideboards, or mantelpieces, reflecting ambient light and adding a layer of historical texture to modern neutral or minimalist schemes.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and a mild, non-abrasive detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and sudden temperature changes to protect the fragile material.
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