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Georgian Large Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Pan-top Bowl
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Georgian Large Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Pan-top Bowl

18th century
Description

This is a rare, Georgian, English, multi spiral air twist stem large wine glass or goblet 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 large pan-top shaped bowl measuring 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral air twist stem with a medial swollen knop. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 8.2 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 19 cm (7.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 295 g. (~ 10 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

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

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SA1236711
Dealers Internal Reference
9457
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Description
This is a rare, Georgian, English, multi spiral air twist stem large wine glass or goblet 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.

fig 1. A hand-blown Georgian lead glass goblet featuring a pan-top bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central knop, and a wide conical foot.
fig 1. Georgian Large Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Pan-top Bowl

The glass has a large pan-top shaped bowl measuring 8 cm (3.2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral air twist stem with a medial swollen knop. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 8.2 cm (3.3 inches) in diameter. The glass is 19 cm (7.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

English lead glass weighing in at 295 g. (~ 10 oz.).

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236711
Dealers Internal Ref
9457
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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Archive I A hand-blown Georgian lead glass goblet featuring a pan-top bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central knop, and a wide conical foot.

Georgian Large Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass or Goblet, Pan-top Bowl

Archive II A hand-blown Georgian lead glass goblet featuring a pan-top bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central knop, and a wide conical foot. View II
Archive III A hand-blown Georgian lead glass goblet featuring a pan-top bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central knop, and a wide conical foot. View III
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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A hand-blown Georgian lead glass goblet featuring a pan-top bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central knop, and a wide conical foot.
Georgian large multi spiral air twist wine glass or goblet, pan-top bowl
Ref: SA1236711
A hand-blown Georgian lead glass goblet featuring a pan-top bowl, a multi-spiral air twist stem with a central knop, and a wide conical foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialClear Glass, Lead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAir twist stem, Pan-top bowl, Stem knop, Conical foot
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 8.2 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Air twist glasses originated in mid-18th-century Britain, featuring internal spiral channels of trapped air drawn through the stem during hand-blowing.

Craftsmen introduced prickings or air pockets into molten lead glass, drew and twisted the glass rod to stretch the air into continuous spirals, and then fused the bowl and foot.

Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristics of hand-blown production, including greyish lead glass tones, pontil marks or smoothed wear to the base, and slight asymmetrical irregularities.

Display historic stemware within illuminated glass cabinets, atop a timber sideboard, or grouped on a tray alongside modern decanters for textural contrast.

Hand wash individually in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoid extreme thermal changes, and dry with a soft lint-free cloth to maintain clarity.
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