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Rare 18th Century Opaque Triple Twist Wine Glass C1760
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Rare 18th Century Opaque Triple Twist Wine Glass C1760

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Technical Description

A rare example of an 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

It has a bell bowl above a triple series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of 6-ply spiral bands (element 1), outside a pair of spiral gauzes (element 2), the gauzes containing solid spiral cores (element 3). Conical foot.

Comments

A triple twist is defined as having three independent elements, each element being different. For instance a stem containing 3 spiral gauzes is defined a single series as all element are the same and perform the same action within the stem. A pair of spiral gauzes outside a solid core is a defined as double series. So it is NOT the number of elements that count but what the elements do, that dictates their classification.

A triple series occurs in approx. 1-300 ratio within the opaque twist stem classification.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 17.2 cm

Rim diameter: 6.7 cm

Foot diameter: 7.6 cm

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Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Declaration

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

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SA1178825
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Description
Technical Description

A rare example of an 18th century opaque twist wine glass dating to c1760.

It has a bell bowl above a triple series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of 6-ply spiral bands (element 1), outside a pair of spiral gauzes (element 2), the gauzes containing solid spiral cores (element 3). Conical foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a flared bell bowl, an intricate white opaque triple twist stem, and a broad conical foot.
fig 1. Rare 18th Century Opaque Triple Twist Wine Glass C1760

Comments

A triple twist is defined as having three independent elements, each element being different.

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For instance a stem containing 3 spiral gauzes is defined a single series as all element are the same and perform the same action within the stem.
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A pair of spiral gauzes outside a solid core is a defined as double series. So it is NOT the number of elements that count but what the elements do, that dictates their classification.

fig 2. An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a flared bell bowl, an intricate white opaque triple twist stem, and a broad conical foot.
fig 2. Rare 18th Century Opaque Triple Twist Wine Glass C1760

A triple series occurs in approx. 1-300 ratio within the opaque twist stem classification.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 17.2 cm

Rim diameter: 6.7 cm

Foot diameter: 7.6 cm

Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1178825
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2025090212
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An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a flared bell bowl, an intricate white opaque triple twist stem, and a broad conical foot.
Rare 18th Century Opaque Triple Twist Wine Glass c1760
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An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a flared bell bowl, an intricate white opaque triple twist stem, and a broad conical foot.
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An opaque twist wine glass is an 18th-century drinking vessel defined by white enamel canes or threads encased within the clear glass stem. Popularised in Great Britain around 1755 to 1780, these stems were crafted using complex glass-blowing techniques to create internal spiral lattice patterns.

These glasses were traditionally manufactured using high-lead crystal, commonly referred to as flint glass, which provided superior clarity and weight. The internal spiral features were formed using white oxide enamel rods inserted into molten glass before drawing and twisting the stem.

Authentic pieces typically display a snapped or ground pontil mark on the underside of a slightly conical foot, irregularities in the handmade stem twist, and characteristic wear patterns on the base rim consistent with age. Lead glass from this era also exhibits a distinct greyish cast and high density compared to modern reproductions.

Single historic glasses are frequently displayed inside glass-fronted cabinets, positioned on sideboard trays alongside contrasting textures, or showcased individually on floating shelves where directional lighting can highlight the internal stem detail.

Antique glass should be hand-washed individually in lukewarm water using a mild pH-neutral soap, avoiding dishwashers and sudden thermal shocks. Dusting should be executed with a lint-free microfibre cloth, supporting the glass by the bowl rather than the stem.
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