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Georgian Single Series Air Twist Wine Glass, Tulip-engraved Bell Bowl
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Georgian Single Series Air Twist Wine Glass, Tulip-engraved Bell Bowl

18th century
Sold 15 May 2026 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English, tulip-engraved single series air twist stem wine glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a bell-shaped bowl measuring 6.2 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with a single tulip and sits on a single series air twist stem consisting of a twist of two double air strands. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.4 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 15.9 cm (6.3 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 125 g. (~ 4 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Depth
7.4cm (2.91")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1213259
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9172
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, tulip-engraved single series air twist stem wine glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot commensurate with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the underside of the foot.

The glass has a bell-shaped bowl measuring 6.2 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is engraved with a single tulip and sits on a single series air twist stem consisting of a twist of two double air strands.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.4 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 15.9 cm (6.3 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 125 g. (~ 4 oz.).

Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Depth
7.4cm (2.91")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Air Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213259
Dealers Internal Ref
9172
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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An antique clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell bowl engraved with a tulip motif and a stem containing a delicate spiral air twist.
Georgian single series air twist wine glass, tulip-engraved bell bowl
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An antique clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell bowl engraved with a tulip motif and a stem containing a delicate spiral air twist.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAir twist stem, Tulip engraving, Folded foot
  • SizeH 15.9 cm (6 in) x W 6.2 cm (2 in) x D 7.4 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Air twist glasses feature elongated stems enclosing fine spiral air threads, created during the mid-18th century by drawing out air bubbles trapped within the molten metal.

These vessels are typically crafted from potash-lime glass or early lead crystal, characterised by a relative weightlessness compared to later heavy Victorian glass.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic pontil marks on the underside of the folded foot, minor surface wear, and subtle optical distortions within the handmade glass matrix.

Displaying historical stemware inside a glazed cabinet or on a sideboard allows light to catch the intricate details, adding a layer of tactile heritage to modern spaces.

Hand washing in lukewarm water with a mild detergent is essential; abrasive materials and dishwashers must be avoided to protect the fragile engraved surfaces.
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