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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Ale Glass, C1765
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Ale Glass, C1765

18th century
Sold 21 July 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, English tall double series 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 bell-shaped bowl measuring 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two white enamel cords wound around a central gauze. The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.2 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is an impressive 21.3 cm (8.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an unburst bubble in the metal of the foot along with some white inclusions dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 190 g. (~ 7 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.3cm (8.39")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Declaration

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

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SA1120559
Dealers Internal Reference
8122
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Description
This is a Georgian, English tall double series 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 bell-shaped bowl measuring 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter at the rim.

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The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of two white enamel cords wound around a central gauze.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem ends in a conical foot which measures 7.2 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter. The glass is an impressive 21.3 cm (8.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is an unburst bubble in the metal of the foot along with some white inclusions dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 190 g. (~ 7 oz.).

Height
21.3cm (8.39")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
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
SA1120559
Dealers Internal Ref
8122
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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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Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl and a slender stem containing an intricate white opaque twist.
Georgian double series opaque twist ale glass, c1765
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An antique clear glass ale glass featuring a flared trumpet bowl and a slender stem containing an intricate white opaque twist.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDrinking Glasses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsTrumpet bowl, Opaque twist stem, Conical foot, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 21.3 cm (8 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.2 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A Georgian opaque twist ale glass typically features a drawn trumpet bowl and a stem enclosing complex white enamel twists, produced extensively during the mid-18th century.

These pieces were crafted from lead glass, incorporating high percentages of lead oxide for brilliance, with enamel rods manipulated inside the stem to create the signature opaque twist effects.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic surface wear on the foot rim, tiny air bubbles trapped within the metal, and pontil marks on the underside resulting from hand-blown manufacturing techniques.

Displaying antique stemware inside illuminated cabinets, open wooden shelving, or on a dedicated tray brings historic texture and refined elegance to modern dining spaces.

Antique glass should be washed exclusively by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing and rapid temperature changes to preserve the delicate material.
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