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

18th century
Sold 20 November 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760. It has a large round funnel bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of heavy spiral tapes outside a loose solid opaque column. Conical foot.

A much larger bowl than standard.

Date & Origin

England, c1765. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 16 cm

Rim diameter: 6.6 cm

Foot diameter: 7.6 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

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

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SA1134627
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Description
Technical Description

An opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

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It has a large round funnel bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of heavy spiral tapes outside a loose solid opaque column.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a clear bowl and a slender stem enclosing an opaque white enamel twist.
fig 1. Georgian 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

A much larger bowl than standard.

Date & Origin

England, c1765. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 16 cm

Rim diameter: 6.6 cm

Foot diameter: 7.6 cm

Height
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1134627
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2025031904
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An 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a clear bowl and a slender stem enclosing an opaque white enamel twist.
Georgian 18th Century Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760
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An 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a clear bowl and a slender stem enclosing an opaque white enamel twist.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead glass
  • ColourClear and white
  • MotifsOpaque white twist, Conical bowl, Plain conical foot, Drawn stem
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in)

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Opaque twist glasses feature intricate white or coloured enamel glass threads encased within the stem, a technique popularized in England during the mid-18th century following the repeal of the Glass Excise Act.

These pieces are crafted from lead glass, known for its heavy feel and brilliant clarity, combined with drawn stem construction where the bowl and stem were pulled from a single gather of molten metal.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine age-related wear such as fine scratches on the foot rim, a rough pontil mark on the underside, and minor inclusions or air bubbles within the handmade glass matrix.

Antique stemware is best displayed in a dedicated glass-fronted cabinet, open shelving with secure plate grooves, or curated on a historic sideboard to highlight its craftsmanship.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and harsh abrasives to preserve the delicate surface integrity.
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