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Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass C1760
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass C1760

18th century
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Description

Technical Description

An 18th century opaque twist wine glass, dating to circa 1760. It features a flarred trumpet bowl above a double-series opaque twist stem, comprising a pair of solid spiral bands outside a pair of spiral tapes. Conical foot.

Historical Context

Air twists gave way to opaque twists in the mid-18th century as taste shifted towards bolder, more decorative designs. Opaque twists, with their white canes, created a stronger visual effect and were more fashionable.

At the same time, advances in glassmaking allowed for more complex and intricate stem constructions, making opaque twists a showcase of both craftsmanship and status.

If you wish to see more from the Dr Rigby Collection, comprising over 100 fine 18th-century wine glasses; please use the link below.

The Dr Rigby Collection of fine 18th century wine glasses

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of King George III.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. Their is a single small seed in the stem as shown, which has been left from manufature. Insignificant.

Dimensions

Height: 6.8cm

Rim diameter: 6.6cm

Foot diameter: 7.2cm

Weight: 122grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.8cm (2.68")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Declaration

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

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SA1209781
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2026012944
Description
Technical Description

An 18th century opaque twist wine glass, dating to circa 1760.

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It features a flarred trumpet bowl above a double-series opaque twist stem, comprising a pair of solid spiral bands outside a pair of spiral tapes.
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Conical foot.

fig 1. A Georgian wine glass featuring a clear trumpet-shaped bowl resting on a straight stem with an internal white opaque double series twist spiral and a conical foot.
fig 1. Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass C1760

Historical Context

Air twists gave way to opaque twists in the mid-18th century as taste shifted towards bolder, more decorative designs. Opaque twists, with their white canes, created a stronger visual effect and were more fashionable.

fig 2. A Georgian wine glass featuring a clear trumpet-shaped bowl resting on a straight stem with an internal white opaque double series twist spiral and a conical foot.
fig 2. Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass C1760

At the same time, advances in glassmaking allowed for more complex and intricate stem constructions, making opaque twists a showcase of both craftsmanship and status.

If you wish to see more from the Dr Rigby Collection, comprising over 100 fine 18th-century wine glasses; please use the link below.

fig 3. A Georgian wine glass featuring a clear trumpet-shaped bowl resting on a straight stem with an internal white opaque double series twist spiral and a conical foot.
fig 3. Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass C1760

The Dr Rigby Collection of fine 18th century wine glasses

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of King George III.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. Their is a single small seed in the stem as shown, which has been left from manufature. Insignificant.

Dimensions

Height: 6.8cm

Rim diameter: 6.6cm

Foot diameter: 7.2cm

Weight: 122grams

Height
6.8cm (2.68")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1209781
Dealers Internal Ref
2026012944
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass C1760

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A Georgian wine glass featuring a clear trumpet-shaped bowl resting on a straight stem with an internal white opaque double series twist spiral and a conical foot.
Georgian Double Series Opaque Trumpet Wine Glass c1760
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A Georgian opaque twist wine glass is an 18th-century English drinking vessel defined by white enamel spirals embedded inside a clear glass stem. These glasses were manufactured primarily in Britain between 1755 and 1780 following changes in glass taxation.

These glasses were hand-blown using lead crystal, which provided clarity, weight, and high light refraction. The internal stem pattern was created using rods of white opaque enamel glass embedded within clear molten glass before being drawn and twisted.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit a snap-off pontil mark or smoothed pontil on the underside of the conical foot, natural base wear, minor air inclusions, and a subtle greyish tint characteristic of period lead glass.

Displaying antique stemware on a dining room sideboard top, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or grouped on a tray provides a historical accent within contemporary or traditional settings.

Hand wash stemware individually in lukewarm water using mild liquid detergent and soft cloths. Avoid dishwashers and sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock and clouding.
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