Technical Description
A very rare 18th century mixed twist wine glass, dating to circa 1765. It features a flared bucket bowl above a mixed twist stem, comprising a pair of white spiral threads surrounding an air cable. Raised on a conical foot.
Date & Origin
England, c1765. Period of King George III.
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 6cm
Rim diameter: 6.2cm
Foot diameter: 6.8cm
Weight: 153 grams
Historical Context
Mixed twist wine glasses are mid-18th century pieces that combine air twist and opaque twist techniques in the one stem. They are valued for their decorative contrast, technical complexity, and reflect a period of innovation in glassmaking.
Collectors Notes
“Rare” is a term too easily used in today’s antiques market; however, when justified, it is entirely appropriate.
As an overall form, 18th century mixed twist glasses are ''rarer'' than colour twists, accounting for approximately 1.5% o
...f surviving wine glasses from the period.
In particular, this glass features a bucket bowl, a form long favoured by collectors for both its rarity and strong visual presence. Based on our own records of approximately 1,300 18th century wine glasses handled over a five-year period, only around 2% featured bucket bowls with flat bases and straight sides. Of these (26 examples), just three had flared bucket bowls, including the present glass, representing approximately 0.23%.
A very rare glass indeed, which is also perfectly balanced and beautifully executed.
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
Internal Reference: 2026031767
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1212276
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
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