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18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
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18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

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Technical Description

An 18th-century Georgian opaque twist wine glass, dating to c1760.

It features a conical bowl set above a rare double-series opaque twist stem, consisting of a solid opaque core enclosed within a lace gauze. Raised on a conical foot.

A fine example with an unusual and particularly attractive opaque twist formation.

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

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of King George III.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 15.3cm

Rim diameter: 6cm

Foot diameter: 7cm

Weight: 143 grams

Historical Context

Opaque twist glasses became popular in the mid-18th century due to their striking visual appeal and the growing demand for more elegant and decorative tableware. The white spiral patterns within the stem created a refined, eye-catching effect, particularly in candlelight, making them highly fashionable.

Advances in glassmaking allowed for greater precision in producing these intricate designs, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. Lighter and more delicate than earlier forms, they perfectly suited the shift towards more refined drinking habits and were often associated with quality and status.

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

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SA1241291
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2026040817
Description
Technical Description

An 18th-century Georgian opaque twist wine glass, dating to c1760.

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It features a conical bowl set above a rare double-series opaque twist stem, consisting of a solid opaque core enclosed within a lace gauze.
Exhibit Antiques

Raised on a conical foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a central white opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
fig 1. 18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

A fine example with an unusual and particularly attractive opaque twist formation.

If you wish to see more from the Dr Rigby Collection, comprising over 100 fine 18th-century wine glasses, please use the link below.

fig 2. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a central white opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
fig 2. 18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

The Dr Rigby Collection of fine 18th century wine glasses

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of King George III.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 15.3cm

Rim diameter: 6cm

fig 3. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a central white opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
fig 3. 18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

Foot diameter: 7cm

Weight: 143 grams

Historical Context

Opaque twist glasses became popular in the mid-18th century due to their striking visual appeal and the growing demand for more elegant and decorative tableware. The white spiral patterns within the stem created a refined, eye-catching effect, particularly in candlelight, making them highly fashionable.

fig 4. An 18th-century clear lead glass wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a central white opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
fig 4. 18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760

Advances in glassmaking allowed for greater precision in producing these intricate designs, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. Lighter and more delicate than earlier forms, they perfectly suited the shift towards more refined drinking habits and were often associated with quality and status.

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241291
Dealers Internal Ref
2026040817
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Archive I An 18th-century clear lead glass wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a central white opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.

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An 18th-century clear lead glass wine glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl, a central white opaque twist stem, and a circular conical foot.
18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, White Enamel
  • ColourClear, White
  • MotifsFlared trumpet bowl, Opaque twist stem, Conical foot

This Georgian lead glass wine glass from England dates to c1760 during the period of King George III. The piece possesses a clear conical trumpet bowl and a central white opaque twist stem enclosing a solid core within a lace gauze, raised upon a plain circular conical foot. The clear glass reflects light across its surface, while the interior stem displays an intricate white spiral pattern. The glass stands 15.3cm in height with a rim diameter of 6cm, a foot diameter of 7cm, and weighs 143 grams. Suitable for display on a sideboard top within a gentleman's library, the glass serves as a decorative tableware item from the eighteenth century. The neutral clear and white colour scheme integrates easily into traditional interiors alongside books and decorative objects. The item provides an authentic historical accent for collectors of early glassware and functions as a focal point in a cabinet or on a shelf.

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A Georgian opaque twist wine glass is an 18th-century British drinking vessel characterised by internal white enamel spirals embedded within a clear lead glass stem. Produced predominantly between 1750 and 1780, this style emerged following taxation on glass by weight, prompting makers to focus on internal decorative stemwork.

These glasses were constructed using heavy lead crystal, also known as flint glass, combined with opaque white enamel canes. The enamel rods were placed into a mould, encased in molten clear glass, and drawn out and twisted by hand to form the internal stem pattern.

Authentic 18th-century glasses typically feature a snapped pontil mark or polished depression on the underside of the foot, natural rim wear underneath the base, and a greyish tone associated with period lead glass. The internal twists exhibit slight structural irregularities indicative of hand manipulation.

Displaying antique stemware on a illuminated sideboard top, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or grouped on a tray adds historical interest to modern dining spaces. The clear glass and white detail interact with ambient lighting without visually overwhelming surrounding decor.

Hand wash antique glass individually in lukewarm water using a mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, abrasive pads, and extreme thermal shocks, which can induce stress fractures or cause irreversible chemical clouding in historic lead glass.
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