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Georgian Beilby Enameled Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1765
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Georgian Beilby Enameled Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1765

18th century
Sold 19 November 2024 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb 18th-century Beilby ale glass dating to c1765.

It has an elongated ogee bowl beautifully enamelled with hop and barley. Sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a 15-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral tapes. Conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1765. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 18.1cm, Rim diameter: 5.8cm, Foot diameter: 7.9cm

Comments

This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Ale Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA928037
Dealers Internal Reference
MW2022081631
Description
Technical Description

A superb 18th-century Beilby ale glass dating to c1765.

It has an elongated ogee bowl beautifully enamelled with hop and barley.

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Sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of a 15-ply spiral band outside a pair of spiral tapes.
Exhibit Antiques

Conical foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl.
fig 1. Georgian Beilby Enameled Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1765

Date & Origin

England, c1765. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 18.1cm, Rim diameter: 5.8cm, Foot diameter: 7.9cm

Comments

This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Opaque Twist Ale Glass to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA928037
Dealers Internal Ref
MW2022081631
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Beilby Enameled Opaque Twist Ale Glass C1765

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl. View V
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An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl.
Georgian Beilby Enameled Opaque Twist ale Glass c1765
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An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring an opaque twist stem and white enamel botanical decoration on the bowl.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDrinkware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Lead Glass, Enamel]
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Enameled botanical decoration, Conical foot
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Clean antique glass exclusively by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, and extreme temperature shifts.

Display such pieces within lit glass cabinets or on designated shelving units where their fine details can be appreciated without risk of accidental damage.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, and specific manufacturing characteristics such as lead content and hand-drawn stems.

These pieces were crafted from lead glass, known for its clarity and heft, combined with finely ground enamel for painted decorations and opaque glass twists.

Georgian opaque twist glasses feature intricate white enamel threads encased within the stem, a technique developed in 18th-century England that refined earlier air twist designs.
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