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Georgian Rare Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Trumpet Bowl, Vermicular Collar
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Georgian Rare Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Trumpet Bowl, Vermicular Collar

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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This is a rare Georgian, English multi spiral air twist wine glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

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 a trumpet-shaped bowl measuring 6.8 cm (2.7 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral air twist stem which has a medial vermicular collar. Vermicular collars are scarce on Georgian glasses and even rarer on trumpet bowl glasses. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.4 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 16 cm (6.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of unburst bubbles in the metal of the bowl which date from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 205 g. (~ 7 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
7.4cm (2.91")
Declaration

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

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SA1159007
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8510
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Description
This is a rare Georgian, English multi spiral air twist wine glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

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.

fig 1. A clear 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central vermicular collar, and a circular conical foot.
fig 1. Georgian Rare Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Trumpet Bowl, Vermicular Collar

The glass has a trumpet-shaped bowl measuring 6.8 cm (2.7 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral air twist stem which has a medial vermicular collar. Vermicular collars are scarce on Georgian glasses and even rarer on trumpet bowl glasses. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.4 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 16 cm (6.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of unburst bubbles in the metal of the bowl which date from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 205 g. (~ 7 oz.).

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
7.4cm (2.91")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159007
Dealers Internal Ref
8510
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Archive I A clear 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central vermicular collar, and a circular conical foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Rare Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Trumpet Bowl, Vermicular Collar

Archive II A clear 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central vermicular collar, and a circular conical foot. View II
Archive III A clear 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central vermicular collar, and a circular conical foot. View III
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BS49 5BE
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A clear 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central vermicular collar, and a circular conical foot.
Georgian rare multi spiral air twist wine glass, trumpet bowl, vermicular collar
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A clear 18th-century Georgian wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central vermicular collar, and a circular conical foot.
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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialClear Glass, Lead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsTrumpet bowl, Multi-spiral air twist, Vermicular collar, Conical foot
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 6.8 cm (3 in) x D 7.4 cm (3 in)

This clear 18th-century Georgian lead glass wine glass originates from the English Country House style tradition. The piece comprises a plain, flared trumpet bowl resting on a multi-spiral air twist stem detailed with a medial vermicular collar, terminating in a circular conical foot. Unburst manufacturing bubbles appear in the metal of the bowl, while the underside of the foot bears a rough pontil mark alongside age-related wear and tear to the rim. Measuring 16 cm high, 6.8 cm wide and 7.4 cm deep, the glass weighs 205 g and contains no chips, cracks, significant scratches or restoration. In a modern interior, this item suits placement on a sideboard top for display or collection purposes. The clear glass construction and traditional form allow it to blend seamlessly with period or classic dining setups. It functions as an authentic antique drinking vessel representing mid-18th-century glassware design.

FAQs

Air twist wine glasses were introduced in Britain during the mid-18th century, predominantly manufactured between 1740 and 1770. They are characterised by decorative spiral patterns of trapped air within the glass stem, created as a stylistic response to glass taxation based on weight.

Craftsmen introduced air bubbles into a cylinder of molten lead glass by pricking it with a tool or using a spiked mould. The glassmaker then drew out and twisted the gathering of glass, stretching the air pockets into precise internal spiral threads before attaching the bowl and foot.

Authentic period pieces feature lead glass construction, which exhibits a distinct weight and greyish hue under light. Look for hand-drawn stem construction showing slight irregularities, a pontil mark on the underside of the conical foot, and natural wear consistent with age around the rim and base.

Historic glassware can be styled inside glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving, or arranged across a sideboard top to catch natural light. Grouping stemware of varying heights creates a curated decorative vignette within contemporary dining spaces.

Clean antique stemware manually using tepid water and mild liquid soap, avoiding hot water to prevent thermal shock. Refrain from using dishwashers or abrasive materials, and dry gently with a soft microfibre cloth to maintain clarity.
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