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Rare Opaque Twist Wine Glass with Cup Bowl C1760
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Rare Opaque Twist Wine Glass with Cup Bowl C1760

18th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A very rare 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

It has a cup bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of spiral threads outside a lace twist. Conical foot.

Approx 0.05% of 18th century opaque twist wine glasses, have a cup bowl. They are exceptionally rare and this is a very fine example we have had in over six years.

Date & Origin

England, c1760, Period of George III

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 13.3cm

Rim diameter: 4.4cm

Foot diameter: 5.6cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159820
Dealers Internal Reference
2025060101
Description
Technical Description

A very rare 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

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It has a cup bowl above a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of spiral threads outside a lace twist.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century wine glass featuring a cup bowl and an intricate opaque white twist stem resting on a conical foot.
fig 1. Rare Opaque Twist Wine Glass with Cup Bowl C1760

Approx 0.05% of 18th century opaque twist wine glasses, have a cup bowl. They are exceptionally rare and this is a very fine example we have had in over six years.

Date & Origin

England, c1760, Period of George III

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 13.3cm

Rim diameter: 4.4cm

Foot diameter: 5.6cm

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159820
Dealers Internal Ref
2025060101
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An 18th-century wine glass featuring a cup bowl and an intricate opaque white twist stem resting on a conical foot.
Rare Opaque Twist Wine Glass with Cup Bowl c1760
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An 18th-century wine glass featuring a cup bowl and an intricate opaque white twist stem resting on a conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWine Glass
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear and White
  • MotifsCup bowl, Opaque twist stem, Conical foot
  • SizeH 13.3 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Opaque twist wine glasses feature a stem enclosing white or coloured enamel threads drawn into a spiral or lace-like lattice pattern, popular in Britain during the mid-to-late 18th century.

They were hand-blown using lead glass, with the intricate stem twists formed by incorporating opaque white glass rods into the molten metal before drawing and twisting.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the underside of the folded or conical foot, minor surface wear consistent with age, and small trapped air bubbles within the handmade glass.

Displaying period stemware inside a glazed cabinet or upon a dedicated sideboard allows the intricate glasswork to catch natural light while serving as a focal point of historical interest.

Antique glasses should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent and dried immediately with a soft lint-free cloth, avoiding dishwashers and sudden temperature changes.
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