Opaque Twist Ships Glass 18th Century

Name: A Double Series Opaque Twist Ships Glass, English C.1770
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1164935
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
ColourClear
MotifsDouble series opaque twist, Conical flared bowl, Circular foot
SizeH 10 cm (4 in)

This clear lead glass ships glass originates from England around 1770 during the Georgian period. The vessel consists of a conical flared bowl sitting above a stem containing a double series opaque twist decoration in white enamel, supported by a flat circular foot. The transparent glass reveals the internal twist pattern clearly through the stem, while the substantial foot provides stability. The object measures 10 cm high. This glassware suits display on a sideboard top within an English country house interior. The piece functions as a decorative item or drinking vessel, reflecting eighteenth-century craftsmanship in clear glass and white enamel. The simple form allows visibility of the internal twist motifs, while the sturdy base maintains balance on flat surfaces.

FAQs

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.

Mark J West

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