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A Double Series Opaque Twist Ships Glass, English C.1770
Mark J West
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A Double Series Opaque Twist Ships Glass, English C.1770

18th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A double series opaque twist ships glass, English c.1770 These have historically been called 'firing' glasses with a solid foot, it makes more sense to believe they were from naval ward rooms and the feet made for stability

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10cm (3.94")
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Mark J West has dated this Opaque Twist Ships Glass to the 1750s.

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Description
A double series opaque twist ships glass, English c.
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1770 These have historically been called 'firing' glasses with a solid foot, it makes more sense to believe they were from naval ward rooms and the feet made for stability.
Mark J West
Height
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Opaque Twist Ships Glass to the 1750s.

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SA1164935
Dealers Internal Ref
0339
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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An 18th-century English clear glass vessel featuring a conical flared bowl, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat circular foot.
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An 18th-century English clear glass vessel featuring a conical flared bowl, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat circular foot.
A double series opaque twist ships glass, English c.1770
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An 18th-century English clear glass vessel featuring a conical flared bowl, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat circular foot.
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Opaque twist glass refers to 18th-century stemware featuring intricate white enamel spirals embedded within a clear glass stem, popular in England between roughly 1755 and 1780.

Georgian stemware was primarily hand-blown from lead crystal, with opaque enamel rods manipulated into spiral designs within the stem before drawing and tooling the final form.

Authentic pieces typically display a snapped pontil mark on the base, minor striations or air bubbles within the lead glass, a slight greyish cast, and natural wear patterns on the foot rim.

Displaying antique glassware inside a lit glass cabinet or arranged on a polished tray atop a sideboard highlights the intricate stem detailing while complementing contemporary dining decor.

Hand-wash antique glass using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers, sudden temperature shifts, or abrasive cloths that could cause clouding or surface damage.
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