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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass, Wrythened Ogee Bowl
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass, Wrythened Ogee Bowl

18th century
Description

This is a Georgian, English, double series opaque twist wine glass 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 ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is moulded with wrythened fluting to the lower third and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of white enamel cords wound in synchrony with a central lace twist. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 6.6 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter. The glass is 14.7 cm (5.9 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 130 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.7cm (5.79")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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SA1237736
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9418
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, double series opaque twist wine glass 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 ogee-shaped bowl measuring 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is moulded with wrythened fluting to the lower third and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a pair of white enamel cords wound in synchrony with a central lace twist.
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The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 6.6 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter. The glass is 14.7 cm (5.9 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 130 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Height
14.7cm (5.79")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237736
Dealers Internal Ref
9418
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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Archive I A Georgian clear glass wine goblet featuring a wrythened ogee bowl, a double series opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.

Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass, Wrythened Ogee Bowl

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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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A Georgian clear glass wine goblet featuring a wrythened ogee bowl, a double series opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
Georgian double series opaque twist wine glass, wrythened ogee bowl
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A Georgian clear glass wine goblet featuring a wrythened ogee bowl, a double series opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Wrythened ogee bowl, Conical foot
  • SizeH 14.7 cm (6 in) x W 6.6 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian double series opaque twist wine glass dates from the 18th century, specifically around 1765. The piece is crafted from clear lead crystal and stands 14.7 cm high. It features an ogee-shaped bowl with wrythened fluting to the lower third, resting on a stem with a double series opaque twist. The stem terminates in a circular conical foot, which bears dealer or collector stickers on the underside alongside a rough pontil mark. There are signs of age-related wear and tear to the rim of the foot, consistent with historical use. Ideal for display on a sideboard top, this glassware suits traditional table settings or collector cabinets within an English country house interior style. The design provides a functional and decorative accent for contemporary living spaces where historic tableware is appreciated.

FAQs

Opaque twist wine glasses are 18th-century British drinking vessels defined by intricate white enamel canes enclosed within clear glass stems. Produced predominantly between 1755 and 1780, these pieces were crafted using specialised glass-making techniques following taxation changes on raw glass materials.

These glasses were hand-blown using lead crystal, which provided high clarity and refractive index. The white spiral patterns within the stem were created using dense white opaque enamel canes embedded into the clear glass matrix before drawing and twisting the rod.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit signs of age such as genuine wear under the foot rim, minor striations, or air bubbles within the glass. Look for a snapped or smoothed pontil mark on the underside of the base, asymmetric hand-blown proportions, and appropriate weight characteristic of 18th-century lead glass.

Historic glassware can be displayed inside illuminated glazed cabinets, arranged on polished timber sideboards, or styled on a bar cart alongside contemporary decanters to provide visual contrast and historical context.

Wash stemware individually by hand in lukewarm water using a mild liquid detergent. Avoid dishwashers, abrasive sponges, and extreme temperature changes, which can induce thermal shock and cause fracture or clouding.
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