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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Firing Glass, Terraced Foot
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Firing Glass, Terraced Foot

18th century
Sold 12 October 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English, double series opaque twist stem firing 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 5.3 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is finger flute=moulded to the lower half and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of sixteen white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central lace twist. The stem leads to a thick terraced firing foot which measures 7.2 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is 10 cm (4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of thin unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 180 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

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

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SA1159525
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8490
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, double series opaque twist stem firing 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 5.3 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is finger flute=moulded to the lower half and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of sixteen white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central lace twist.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem leads to a thick terraced firing foot which measures 7.2 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is 10 cm (4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of thin unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 180 g. (~ 6 oz.).

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159525
Dealers Internal Ref
8490
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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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century Georgian firing glass featuring a short bowl, opaque white twist stem, and a terraced foot.
Georgian double series opaque twist firing glass, terraced foot
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An 18th-century Georgian firing glass featuring a short bowl, opaque white twist stem, and a terraced foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Terraced foot, Drawn trumpet bowl
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in) x D 5.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Georgian opaque twist glasses feature intricate white enamel glass rods encased within the stem, a technique developed in mid-18th-century Britain.

They were hand-blown using lead glass, with complex inner stem twists formed from opaque white enamel threads known as milk glass.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear appropriate for age, heavy lead content feel, and distinct air bubbles within the handmade glass.

Display antique stemware inside illuminated glass cabinets or on open shelving to highlight their historical craftsmanship and light-refracting qualities.

Hand wash pieces gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoid extreme temperature fluctuations, and never place them in a dishwasher.
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