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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Ale Glass, Extended Ogee Bowl
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Ale Glass, Extended Ogee Bowl

18th century
Sold 28 February 2026 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a tall Georgian, English double series opaque twist ale glass 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 commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has an extended ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5.2 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter. The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two white enamel lace tapes wound around a central twist of two enamel cords. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.8 cm (3.1 inches) in diameter. The glass is 18 cm (7.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of minute unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture. There is a collector's label for the Harald Leuba Collection to the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 160 g. (~ 5 1/2 oz.).

Provanance:

Leuba Collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Declaration

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

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SA1154366
Dealers Internal Reference
8444
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Description
This is a tall Georgian, English double series opaque twist ale glass 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 commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has an extended ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5.2 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter.

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The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two white enamel lace tapes wound around a central twist of two enamel cords.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.8 cm (3.1 inches) in diameter. The glass is 18 cm (7.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of minute unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture. There is a collector's label for the Harald Leuba Collection to the underside of the foot.

Lead glass weighing in at 160 g. (~ 5 1/2 oz.).

Provanance:

Leuba Collection

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154366
Dealers Internal Ref
8444
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Ale Glass, Extended Ogee Bowl

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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a tall ogee bowl, an intricate double series opaque twist stem, and a circular folded foot.
Georgian double series opaque twist ale glass, extended ogee bowl
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An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a tall ogee bowl, an intricate double series opaque twist stem, and a circular folded foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDouble series twist, Ogee bowl, Folded foot, Enamel threads
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 7.8 cm (3 in) x D 5.2 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An opaque twist ale glass is a historic drinking vessel produced in 18th-century Britain, characterised by white or coloured enamel threads encased within the stem in intricate spiral patterns.

These glasses were hand-blown using lead glass, with the stems formed using various twist techniques involving opaque white or coloured glass rods manipulated while molten.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic pontil marks on the underside of the foot, tiny trapped air bubbles, tool marks from hand-working, and the distinct weight and chemical composition of period lead metal.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as accent display pieces on open shelving, or styled on sideboards to introduce historical texture and refined craftsmanship.

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