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Georgian Scarce Small Engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass
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Georgian Scarce Small Engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a short Georgian, English engraved double series opaque twist stem wine 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 ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with hatched swags and tails under the rim and with a frond of hare bells to one side and a leaf sprig to verso. The bowl sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of four white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.4 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 11 cm (4.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

Lead glass weighing in at 130 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7.4cm (2.91")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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SA1159009
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8504
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Description
This is a short Georgian, English engraved double series opaque twist stem wine 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 ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is engraved with hatched swags and tails under the rim and with a frond of hare bells to one side and a leaf sprig to verso.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The bowl sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of four white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.4 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 11 cm (4.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

Lead glass weighing in at 130 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7.4cm (2.91")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1159009
Dealers Internal Ref
8504
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Archive I A Georgian clear lead wine glass featuring a wheel-engraved floral bowl and a double series opaque twist stem resting on a circular conical foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Scarce Small Engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass

Archive II A Georgian clear lead wine glass featuring a wheel-engraved floral bowl and a double series opaque twist stem resting on a circular conical foot. View II
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Archive IV A Georgian clear lead wine glass featuring a wheel-engraved floral bowl and a double series opaque twist stem resting on a circular conical foot. View IV
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Somerset
BS49 5BE
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A Georgian clear lead wine glass featuring a wheel-engraved floral bowl and a double series opaque twist stem resting on a circular conical foot.
Georgian scarce small engraved double series opaque twist wine glass
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A Georgian clear lead wine glass featuring a wheel-engraved floral bowl and a double series opaque twist stem resting on a circular conical foot.
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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialClear Lead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Wheel-engraved bowl, Conical foot
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 7.4 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This eighteenth century Georgian wine glass is formed from clear lead glass with a smooth polished finish and a distinctive greyish cast. It has a rounded ogee bowl decorated with wheel-engraved hatched swags, hanging tails, a frond of hare bells, and a leaf sprig, supported by a straight stem housing an intricate double series opaque twist composed of white enamel strands around a central gauze, and terminates in a wide conical foot. Additional visible details include fine vertical striations inside the stem twist, concentric circular ridges on the top surface of the foot, and subtle uneven thickness around the foot rim. Measuring 11 cm in height with a 7.4 cm foot diameter, this compact antique piece suits display upon a gentleman's library sideboard top or within a glass-fronted cabinet, bringing historical character to a formal dining room or living space.

FAQs

Georgian opaque twist wine glasses were produced in Britain during the mid-to-late 18th century, characterized by opaque white enamel rods embedded inside the clear glass stem to form spiralling cane designs.

Glassmakers arranged white enamel canes within a cylindrical mould, poured molten clear lead glass around them, and drawn and twisted the hot glass rod to create intricate internal spiral patterns before fusing the stem to the bowl and foot.

Authentic pieces feature lead glass construction with distinct weight and resonance, a canonical or folded foot, irregular pontil marks on the base, and period-appropriate hand-executed wheel engraving or subtle surface wear.

Antique stemware can be displayed in illuminated glazed cabinets, arranged on a dining room sideboard, or incorporated into a curated tabletop vignette alongside contrasting contemporary ceramics.

Hand wash stemware individually in lukewarm water using mild detergent and a soft cloth, avoiding dishwasher temperatures, harsh chemicals, or sudden temperature shifts that induce thermal shock.
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