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Georgian Large Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Ovoid Bowl
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Georgian Large Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Ovoid Bowl

18th century
Description

This is a large Georgian, English, double series opaque twist wine glass or goblet dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1765.

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 an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is moulded with diamonds to the lower third and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of thirteen white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central twist of two tapes. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 8.2 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 18.5 cm (7.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of dealer's or collector's stickers to the underside of the foot.

English lead glass weighing in at 240 g. (~ 8 1/2 oz.).

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09656963
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-270 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Double-series opaque twist stem: white filigree glass that fixes the date.
Rough snapped pontil scar under foot: made before pontils were ground out.
Conical foot broader than bowl rim: early proportion.
Honeycomb moulding on lower bowl: pattern pressed into a dip mould.
Circular scratches beneath the foot rim: centuries of resting on hard tabletops.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1236709
Dealers Internal Reference
9420
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Description
This is a large Georgian, English, double series opaque twist wine glass or goblet dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1765.

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 an ovoid-shaped bowl measuring 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is moulded with diamonds to the lower third and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of thirteen white enamel "cotton" strands wound around a central twist of two tapes.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 8.2 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 18.5 cm (7.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a couple of dealer's or collector's stickers to the underside of the foot.

English lead glass weighing in at 240 g. (~ 8 1/2 oz.).

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09656963
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-270 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Double-series opaque twist stem: white filigree glass that fixes the date.
Rough snapped pontil scar under foot: made before pontils were ground out.
Conical foot broader than bowl rim: early proportion.
Honeycomb moulding on lower bowl: pattern pressed into a dip mould.
Circular scratches beneath the foot rim: centuries of resting on hard tabletops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236709
Dealers Internal Ref
9420
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot.

Georgian Large Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Ovoid Bowl

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot. View IV
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot.
Georgian large double series opaque twist wine glass or goblet, ovoid bowl
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An 18th-century Georgian clear glass goblet featuring an ovoid bowl with basal mouldings, a double series opaque twist stem, and a flat conical foot.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear, White
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Ovoid bowl, Basal moulding, Conical foot
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 8.2 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This 18th-century Georgian wine glass is shaped as a large lead glass goblet featuring a clear ovoid bowl decorated with raised diamond patterns on its lower portion, supported by a double series opaque twist stem containing white enamel threads, and ending in a flat conical foot. Collectors can observe age-related wear on the rim of the foot, a rough pontil mark underneath, and small adhesive stickers near the base. Measuring 18.5 cm high, 8.2 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, this item suits placement on a dining table sideboard top to display drinks or historical glassware collections within a traditional interior space.

FAQs

Georgian opaque twist glass refers to English stemware produced primarily between 1755 and 1780, characterised by white enamel threads woven inside a clear lead glass stem. This decorative style emerged following the Glass Excise Act of 1745, which taxed raw glass by weight and prompted makers to focus on intricate stem ornamentation.

These stems were created by arranging white enamel rods inside a cylindrical mould, filling the gaps with molten clear lead glass, and heating the assembly into a single billet. The glassmaker then drew out and rotated the hot glass rod to form spiral patterns before attaching the stem to the hand-blown bowl and foot.

Authentic period pieces feature minor hand-drawn irregularities in the twist, a greyish tint characteristic of 18th-century English lead glass, and evidence of wear on the underside of the foot rim. Genuine antique examples also display a snapped pontil scar or a polished pontil mark on the base, alongside subtle air bubbles or striations within the metal.

Antique goblets are best displayed in illuminated glass cabinets or arranged alongside period decanters on a dining room sideboard. Grouping pieces with varied stem styles creates an engaging historical focus within contemporary or traditional dining settings.

Wash stemware individually by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers and sudden temperature changes that cause thermal shock. Dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth and store standing upright on its foot to avoid putting pressure on the rim.
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