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Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760 with Ribbed Bucket Bowl
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Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760 with Ribbed Bucket Bowl

18th century
For Sale by Exhibit Antiques
Description

Technical Description

A fine 18th-century opaque twist wine glass, dating to circa 1760.

It has a flared bucket bowl with pronounced flute moulding to the lower section, the moulding continuing seamlessly beneath the bowl. The glass is supported on a well-drawn double-series opaque twist stem, comprising a pair of spiral tapes enclosing a multi-ply corkscrew. Raised on a conical foot.

A particularly attractive example, combining strong moulded detail with a well-executed and visually striking twist stem typical of the period.

Historical Context

Opaque twist stems were popular in the mid-18th century because they combined strong visual decoration with technical precision, using internal white spiral threads, tapes and gauzes to create a crisp, controlled pattern within the glass. Moulded bowls, such as rib or flute moulding, were occasionally added to enhance light refraction, improve grip, and strengthen the bowl.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of King George III.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 15.4cm

Rim diameter: 5.6cm

Foot diameter: 6.9cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09712165
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 250-275 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Rough snapped pontil scar beneath the foot: hand gathering before ground pontils became standard.
Double-series opaque twist stem: English glassmaking from the 1750s to the 1770s.
Moulded vertical fluting at the bowl base: popular decorative technique of the 1760s.
Fine age-related wear beneath the foot rim: centuries of standing on 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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244595
Dealers Internal Reference
2026032605
Description
Technical Description

A fine 18th-century opaque twist wine glass, dating to circa 1760.

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It has a flared bucket bowl with pronounced flute moulding to the lower section, the moulding continuing seamlessly beneath the bowl.
Exhibit Antiques

The glass is supported on a well-drawn double-series opaque twist stem, comprising a pair of spiral tapes enclosing a multi-ply corkscrew. Raised on a conical foot.

fig 1. A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot.
fig 1. Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760 with Ribbed Bucket Bowl

A particularly attractive example, combining strong moulded detail with a well-executed and visually striking twist stem typical of the period.

Historical Context

Opaque twist stems were popular in the mid-18th century because they combined strong visual decoration with technical precision, using internal white spiral threads, tapes and gauzes to create a crisp, controlled pattern within the glass. Moulded bowls, such as rib or flute moulding, were occasionally added to enhance light refraction, improve grip, and strengthen the bowl.

Date & Origin

England, c1760. Period of King George III.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 15.4cm

Rim diameter: 5.6cm

Foot diameter: 6.9cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09712165
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 250-275 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Rough snapped pontil scar beneath the foot: hand gathering before ground pontils became standard.
Double-series opaque twist stem: English glassmaking from the 1750s to the 1770s.
Moulded vertical fluting at the bowl base: popular decorative technique of the 1760s.
Fine age-related wear beneath the foot rim: centuries of standing on 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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244595
Dealers Internal Ref
2026032605
Exhibit Antiques
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A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot.
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Archive I A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot.

Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760 with Ribbed Bucket Bowl

Archive II A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot. View II
Archive III A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot. View III
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A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot.
Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760 With Ribbed Bucket Bowl
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A Georgian lead glass wine glass featuring a ribbed bucket bowl and a double series opaque twist stem supported by a conical foot.
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  • ObjectWine Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDouble series opaque twist stem, Ribbed bucket bowl, Conical foot

This Georgian lead glass wine glass from circa 1760 combines traditional drinking vessel forms with decorative mid-18th-century glassmaking techniques. The clear material takes the shape of a flared bucket bowl featuring pronounced flute moulding to the lower section, supported on a well-drawn double-series opaque twist stem that encloses a pair of white spiral tapes around a multi-ply corkscrew. The construction terminates in a wide conical foot. The piece stands 15.4 cm tall with a rim diameter of 5.6 cm and a foot diameter of 6.9 cm. In a contemporary home, this small glass suits placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or living space as part of an English Country House display or a curated collection of antique glassware. The clean transparent body and bright white internal twist pattern allow it to catch the light effectively when arranged among other period items on a flat display surface.

Opaque twist wine glasses are 18th-century English stemware featuring intricate white enamel spirals encased within the clear glass stem. Popularised in Britain during the mid-to-late Georgian era, this decorative technique served as an evolution from earlier air-twist stem designs.

English glassmakers in the 18th century produced stemware using heavy lead glass, often referred to as flint glass, which provided high clarity and refractivity. The internal opaque twist pattern was created by embedding opaque white enamel rods into the glass before drawing and twisting the stem.

Authentic period pieces typically feature slight hand-blown irregularities, a distinct pontil mark on the base, and structural variations in the enamel twist. High lead content also gives historical glass a heavy weight, a soft greyish undertone, and a distinct resonant sound when tapped.

Historic glassware can be displayed inside illuminated glass cabinets, arranged on a mirrored tray atop a sideboard, or styled as part of a bar cart composition to add historic texture to contemporary rooms.

Wash hand-crafted antique glass individually in lukewarm water using a gentle liquid soap, avoiding extreme temperatures that cause thermal shock. Dry immediately with a clean, lint-free cloth and store away from direct heat sources.
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