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Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Bell Bowl
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Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Bell Bowl

18th century
Sold 2 February 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a Georgian, multi spiral air twist stem wine glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the under side of the foot.

The glass has a bell-shaped bowl measuring 7.3 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral air twist stem and a conical foot which measures 7.7 cm (3.1 inches) in diameter. The glass is 17 cm (6.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious signs of restoration. There is one tiny black and one tiny white inclusion in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture. There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Good, sturdy, English lead glass, it weighs in at 225 g. ( ~ 8 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Declaration

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

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SA1121600
Dealers Internal Reference
8145
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Description
This is a Georgian, multi spiral air twist stem wine glass dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750.

The glass is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with some 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the under side of the foot.

The glass has a bell-shaped bowl measuring 7.3 cm (2.9 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a multi spiral air twist stem and a conical foot which measures 7.7 cm (3.1 inches) in diameter. The glass is 17 cm (6.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious signs of restoration.

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There is one tiny black and one tiny white inclusion in the metal of the foot dating from manufacture.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

There is an old collector's sticker on the underside of the foot.

Good, sturdy, English lead glass, it weighs in at 225 g. ( ~ 8 oz.).

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121600
Dealers Internal Ref
8145
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear glass wine glass featuring a bell-shaped bowl atop a slender stem with an intricate multi-spiral air twist. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Multi Spiral Air Twist Wine Glass, Bell Bowl

Archive II A clear glass wine glass featuring a bell-shaped bowl atop a slender stem with an intricate multi-spiral air twist. View II
Archive III A clear glass wine glass featuring a bell-shaped bowl atop a slender stem with an intricate multi-spiral air twist. View III
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theworldismadeofglassltd
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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A clear glass wine glass featuring a bell-shaped bowl atop a slender stem with an intricate multi-spiral air twist.
Georgian multi spiral air twist wine glass, bell bowl
Ref: SA1121600
A clear glass wine glass featuring a bell-shaped bowl atop a slender stem with an intricate multi-spiral air twist.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Stemware]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian]
  • Material[Lead glass]
  • Colour[Clear]
  • MotifsBell bowl, Multi-spiral air twist stem, Conical foot
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 7.3 cm (3 in) x D 7.7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A Georgian air twist wine glass is an eighteenth-century drinking vessel characterised by elongated air bubbles trapped within the stem, created using specific glass-making techniques common during the Hanoverian era.

These glasses were traditionally hand-blown using lead metal glass, with the stem manipulated while hot to draw out internal air channels into fine spiral threads.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface imperfections or inclusions within the metal, wear consistent with age, and distinct optical characteristics unique to period lead glass.

An antique glass can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, on a mirrored tray, or styled on open shelving to highlight its translucency and historical craftsmanship.

Antique glassware should be washed gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes and abrasive materials to prevent scratching.
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