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18th Century Mercury Air Twist Ale Glass C1750 (8 Inches)
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18th Century Mercury Air Twist Ale Glass C1750 (8 Inches)

18th century
Sold 12 March 2026 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Description

A tall 18th century King George II Ale glass dating to c1750. It has a long round funnel bowl with rib moulding to the lower section. Sits on a superb mercury corkscrew stem. Conical foot.

This is a fine example.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 21 cm

Rim diameter: 5.4 cm

Foot diameter: 7 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Mercury Air Twist Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1201144
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2026012992
Description
Description

A tall 18th century King George II Ale glass dating to c1750. It has a long round funnel bowl with rib moulding to the lower section. Sits on a superb mercury corkscrew stem. Conical foot.

This is a fine example.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 21 cm

Rim diameter: 5.4 cm

Foot diameter: 7 cm

Height
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Mercury Air Twist Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201144
Dealers Internal Ref
2026012992
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I An eighteenth-century clear glass flute featuring a slender, intricately patterned air twist stem and a conical foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Mercury Air Twist Ale Glass C1750 (8 Inches)

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An eighteenth-century clear glass flute featuring a slender, intricately patterned air twist stem and a conical foot.
18th Century Mercury Air Twist Ale Glass c1750 (8 inches)
Ref: SA1201144
An eighteenth-century clear glass flute featuring a slender, intricately patterned air twist stem and a conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStemware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAir twist stem, Fluted bowl, Conical foot, Snapped pontil
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

An air twist glass features a stem containing elongated air bubbles twisted into a spiral formation, typically produced during the mid-18th century in Britain.

These pieces were hand-blown using lead glass, with the twist created by drawing air from inside the molten metal or a closed bubble during the forming process before stretching and twisting the stem.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics such as a rough snapped pontil mark on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, variations in weight, and tiny imperfections or inclusions within the handmade glass.

An antique glass can be displayed within a glazed cabinet, on a mirrored tray, or styled on a sideboard to add historical texture and reflective sparkle to a contemporary setting.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, dried immediately with a lint-free cloth, and kept out of direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
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