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Georgian Floral-engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass
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Georgian Floral-engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass

18th century
Sold 23 September 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English double series opaque twist wine glass dating from the middle 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 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is engraved with a basket of flowers on which sits a bird along with sprigs of flora and a flying dove-like bird carrying a sprig. The bowl sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two white enamel strands wound around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.1 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter. The glass is 14.5 cm (5.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a few tiny unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Declaration

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

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SA1109297
Dealers Internal Reference
8090
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Description
This is a Georgian, English double series opaque twist wine glass dating from the middle 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 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is engraved with a basket of flowers on which sits a bird along with sprigs of flora and a flying dove-like bird carrying a sprig.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The bowl sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two white enamel strands wound around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.1 cm (2.8 inches) in diameter. The glass is 14.5 cm (5.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are a few tiny unburst bubbles in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109297
Dealers Internal Ref
8090
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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Georgian Floral-engraved Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass

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

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An antique glass featuring an engraved bowl depicting floral and avian motifs, supported by a stem with an opaque double series twist above a circular foot.
Georgian floral-engraved double series opaque twist wine glass
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An antique glass featuring an engraved bowl depicting floral and avian motifs, supported by a stem with an opaque double series twist above a circular foot.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsEngraved floral motifs, Double series twist, Conical bowl, Plain conical foot
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 7.1 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An opaque twist wine glass features a stem containing white or coloured enamel glass threads, typically produced in Britain during the 18th century.

These glasses were typically manufactured using lead glass, which provided clarity, weight, and durability, combined with enamel glass for the twist formations in the stem.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristics of early manufacture such as pontil marks on the underside of the foot, subtle surface irregularities, and genuine wear consistent with age.

Antique glassware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, open shelving units, or on sideboards to add historical texture and refined detail to contemporary spaces.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock.
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