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18th Century Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with Grape and Vine Engraving

18th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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This Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with grape and vine engraving is from the 18th century, most commonly dating to around c1750. These glasses were particularly popular during the mid-Georgian period in England, after the failed Jacobite rebellions, and were used to secretly toast the exiled Stuart monarchs.

Symbol of Abundance and Celebration: Grapes and vines represent wine, abundance, fertility, and celebration, relevant for a drinking glass. They could allude to the prosperity expected under a restored Stuart monarchy.

Classical and Christian Symbolism: Grapes and vines have symbolism from ancient Greek and Roman mythology (Dionysus/Bacchus) and Christianity (representing the blood of Christ and spiritual life). These associations would have been understood by the educated elite who owned such glasses.

Adding to the "Secret Language": As supporting the Jacobite cause was treasonous, many symbols on these glasses were intended to be understood only by fellow sympathizers. Grapes and vines alongside other overt Jacobite symbols would subtly reinforce the message of hope and future prosperity for the Stuart cause.

Aesthetic Appeal: The engraving of grapes and vines also served a decorative purpose, enhancing the beauty and desirability of these glassware pieces.

Dimensions & Weight:

15 x 5 cm

138 g

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Air Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1162376
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This Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with grape and vine engraving is from the 18th century, most commonly dating to around c1750.
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These glasses were particularly popular during the mid-Georgian period in England, after the failed Jacobite rebellions, and were used to secretly toast the exiled Stuart monarchs.
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fig 1. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a wheel-engraved grapevine pattern along the rim and a spiral air twist stem.
fig 1. 18th Century Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with Grape and Vine Engraving

Symbol of Abundance and Celebration: Grapes and vines represent wine, abundance, fertility, and celebration, relevant for a drinking glass. They could allude to the prosperity expected under a restored Stuart monarchy.

fig 2. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a wheel-engraved grapevine pattern along the rim and a spiral air twist stem.
fig 2. 18th Century Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with Grape and Vine Engraving

Classical and Christian Symbolism: Grapes and vines have symbolism from ancient Greek and Roman mythology (Dionysus/Bacchus) and Christianity (representing the blood of Christ and spiritual life). These associations would have been understood by the educated elite who owned such glasses.

fig 3. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a wheel-engraved grapevine pattern along the rim and a spiral air twist stem.
fig 3. 18th Century Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with Grape and Vine Engraving

Adding to the "Secret Language": As supporting the Jacobite cause was treasonous, many symbols on these glasses were intended to be understood only by fellow sympathizers. Grapes and vines alongside other overt Jacobite symbols would subtly reinforce the message of hope and future prosperity for the Stuart cause.

Aesthetic Appeal: The engraving of grapes and vines also served a decorative purpose, enhancing the beauty and desirability of these glassware pieces.

Dimensions & Weight:

15 x 5 cm

138 g

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Air Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162376
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An 18th-century clear lead glass wine goblet featuring a wheel-engraved grapevine pattern along the rim and a spiral air twist stem.
18th Century Jacobite Air Twist Wine Glass with Grape and Vine Engraving
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAir twist stem, Wheel-engraved grapevine rim, Conical foot, Bell bowl

This Georgian 18th-century wine glass is made from clear lead glass in a traditional goblet form. The vessel features a bell bowl decorated with a wheel-engraved grapevine pattern along the rim, combined with a spiral air twist stem and a plain conical foot resting on a dark surface. The clear material allows light to pass through the intricate internal air bubbles of the stem and the fine surface etchings of leaves and grapes. Measuring 15 x 5 cm, this glassware piece is suited for display on a sideboard top or within a gentleman's library setting. It functions as a historic collector's item or an accent piece for a traditional dining room or living space, connecting modern interiors with mid-Georgian heritage.

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Air twist glass refers to 18th-century stemware manufactured by capturing air bubbles within a drawn rod of glass and rotating it to form decorative internal spiral patterns prior to attaching the bowl and foot.

Period stemware was primarily crafted from lead glass, which incorporated lead oxide to increase density, refractive index, and durability, enabling precise wheel engraving on the exterior surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of hand production, such as a snapped pontil scar or smoothed foot base, minor asymmetry, greyish-tinted heavy lead metal, and natural wear patterns on the underside rim of the foot.

This type of stemware is best displayed inside an illuminated glazed cabinet, on a sideboard top, or grouped on floating shelving where directional light highlights the internal stem twist and wheel engraving.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive soap, avoiding extreme temperature shifts and dishwashers, and dry immediately with a lint-free cloth.
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