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Antique Glass - Opaque Twist Wine Glass English C1765
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Antique Glass - Opaque Twist Wine Glass English C1765

18th century
Sold 6 February 2026 · Marris Antiques
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Description

Wine glass the deep ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem and plain conical foot English c1765.

Rim dia: 5.1 cm.

Foot dia: 7.2 cm.

Weight: 136 grams each.

Condition: Very good.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.7cm (6.18")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Declaration

Marris Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167747
Dealers Internal Reference
13342
Description
Wine glass the deep ogee bowl above a double series opaque twist stem and plain conical foot English c1765.

Rim dia: 5.1 cm.

Foot dia: 7.2 cm.

Weight: 136 grams each.

Condition: Very good.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

fig 1. An antique clear glass wine glass featuring an elongated stem with an internal opaque white twist pattern and a circular foot.
fig 1. Antique Glass - Opaque Twist Wine Glass English C1765

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Height
15.7cm (6.18")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167747
Dealers Internal Ref
13342
Marris Antiques
Marris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

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Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644
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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/marris
Verified Since May 2018
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An antique clear glass wine glass featuring an elongated stem with an internal opaque white twist pattern and a circular foot.
Antique glass - opaque twist wine glass English c1765
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An antique clear glass wine glass featuring an elongated stem with an internal opaque white twist pattern and a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWine Glass
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead glass, enamel glass
  • ColourClear and white
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Conical bowl, Plain foot
  • SizeH 15.7 cm (6 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in) x D 7.2 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Georgian opaque twist glasses feature intricate white enamel glass threads encased within a clear stem, which gained popularity in England during the mid-eighteenth century following excise acts on lead weight.

These pieces were crafted from lead glass or soda-potash metal, utilising sophisticated glassblowing techniques where opaque white enamel twists were drawn and manipulated within the stem.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit characteristic pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, and distinct variations in the internal twist formation due to handcrafting.

Display historic stemware within glass-fronted cabinets or dedicated vitrines to highlight their delicate forms while protecting them from accidental damage in high-traffic areas.

Preserve antique glassware by washing by hand in tepid water with mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature fluctuations, and never placing delicate historical pieces in a dishwasher.
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