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Georgian Rare Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Flute, Rib-moulded Trumpet Bowl
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Georgian Rare Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Flute, Rib-moulded Trumpet Bowl

18th century
Sold 14 June 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a rare Georgian, English, double series opaque twist wine flute dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1765.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a rib-moulded trumpet-shaped bowl measuring 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is moulded with six slightly-wrythened vertical ribs; a rare feature on a bowl of this shape. The bowl sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two enamel strands twisted around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.1 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter. The glass is 17 cm (6.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 140 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Provenance: The Graham Slater Collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
7.1cm (2.80")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1138902
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8312
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Description
This is a rare Georgian, English, double series opaque twist wine flute dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1765.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a rib-moulded trumpet-shaped bowl measuring 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is moulded with six slightly-wrythened vertical ribs; a rare feature on a bowl of this shape.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The bowl sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two enamel strands twisted around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.1 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter. The glass is 17 cm (6.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 140 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Provenance: The Graham Slater Collection.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
7.1cm (2.80")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138902
Dealers Internal Ref
8312
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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An antique Georgian wine flute with a rib-moulded trumpet bowl and an opaque twist stem on a circular foot.
Georgian rare double series opaque twist wine flute, rib-moulded trumpet bowl
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsRib-moulded bowl, Opaque twist stem, Conical foot, Trumpet profile
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 7.1 cm (3 in) x D 6.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The opaque twist style, popular during the 18th century, features enamel-like white or coloured glass threads enclosed within the stem, created using sophisticated glassmaking techniques developed after the introduction of lead crystal.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using lead glass, which provided clarity and weight, with stems formed separately using air twists, opaque twists, or faceted cuts before being attached to the bowl and foot.

Authentic examples often display pontil marks on the underside of the foot, natural surface wear consistent with age, minor bubbles or inclusions within the metal of the glass, and specific stem constructions characteristic of the 18th century.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving with adequate support, or utilized as sophisticated decorative accents on sideboards and dining tables to add historic texture to contemporary spaces.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive sponges, and stored securely to prevent chips or friction damage.
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