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Georgian Knopped Multi Spiral Opaque Twist Ale Glass, C1765
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Georgian Knopped Multi Spiral Opaque Twist Ale Glass, C1765

18th century
Sold 4 March 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English, tall, knopped, multi spiral opaque twist ale 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 extended rounded funnel-shaped bowl measuring 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral opaque twist stem with a medial knop. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is an impressive 20.5 cm (8.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

Lead glass weighing in at 180 g. (~ 6 1/2 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
5.8cm (2.28")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

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

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SA1120558
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8121a
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Description
This is a Georgian, English, tall, knopped, multi spiral opaque twist ale 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.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and a circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Knopped Multi Spiral Opaque Twist Ale Glass, C1765

The glass has an extended rounded funnel-shaped bowl measuring 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral opaque twist stem with a medial knop. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. The glass is an impressive 20.5 cm (8.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

Lead glass weighing in at 180 g. (~ 6 1/2 oz.).

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
5.8cm (2.28")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120558
Dealers Internal Ref
8121a
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and a circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Knopped Multi Spiral Opaque Twist Ale Glass, C1765

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and a circular foot. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and a circular foot. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and a circular foot. View IV
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An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and a circular foot.
Georgian knopped multi spiral opaque twist ale glass, c1765
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An 18th-century Georgian ale glass featuring a straight-sided bowl, a knopped stem with multi-spiral opaque white twist threads, and 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
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsOpaque twist stem, Knopped stem, Flared bowl, Conical foot
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 5.8 cm (2 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An opaque twist ale glass is a historic drinking vessel produced in 18th-century England, characterised by opaque white enamel glass threads enclosed within the stem.

These pieces were hand-blown using lead glass, incorporating intricate pulled enamel rods twisted together inside the stem before being attached to a flared bowl and foot.

Authenticity is determined by examining characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor surface irregularities from hand-blowing, weight, and the specific composition of the twist formations.

Antique stemware can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, utilized on bar carts, or styled as decorative accents on open shelving to add historical texture to a room.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, dried immediately with a soft lint-free cloth, and kept away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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