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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass, Ovoid Bowl
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Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass, Ovoid Bowl

18th century
Sold 1 June 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a small 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 ovoid bowl measuring 5.2 cm (2.1 inches) in diameter at the rim. The bowl is plain and sits on a double series opaque twist stem consisting of three white enamel cords wound around a central lace twist. The stem leads to a conical foot which measures 6.9 cm (2.7 inches) in diameter. The glass is 13.3 cm (5.3 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are some small inclusions in the metal of the bowl dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 140 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1145215
Dealers Internal Reference
8358
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Description
This is a small 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 ovoid bowl measuring 5.2 cm (2.1 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 three white enamel cords wound around a central lace twist.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The stem leads to a conical foot which measures 6.9 cm (2.7 inches) in diameter. The glass is 13.3 cm (5.3 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There are some small inclusions in the metal of the bowl dating from manufacture.

Lead glass weighing in at 140 g. (~ 5 oz.).

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
6.9cm (2.72")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
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
SA1145215
Dealers Internal Ref
8358
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 An antique clear glass wine glass with an ovoid bowl and a stem featuring an intricate white opaque twist pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Double Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass, Ovoid Bowl

Archive II An antique clear glass wine glass with an ovoid bowl and a stem featuring an intricate white opaque twist pattern. View II
Archive III An antique clear glass wine glass with an ovoid bowl and a stem featuring an intricate white opaque twist pattern. View III
Archive IV An antique clear glass wine glass with an ovoid bowl and a stem featuring an intricate white opaque twist pattern. View IV
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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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An antique clear glass wine glass with an ovoid bowl and a stem featuring an intricate white opaque twist pattern.
Georgian double series opaque twist wine glass, ovoid bowl
Ref: SA1145215
An antique clear glass wine glass with an ovoid bowl and a stem featuring an intricate white opaque twist pattern.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWine Glass
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass, Enamel Glass
  • ColourClear and White
  • MotifsOvoid bowl, Opaque twist stem, Conical foot
  • SizeH 13.3 cm (5 in) x W 6.9 cm (3 in) x D 5.2 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Georgian opaque twist wine glasses feature stems enclosing white or coloured enamel glass threads, typically twisted into lace or gauze patterns, produced predominantly during the mid-to-late 18th century following the 1745 Glass Excise Act.

These glasses were crafted using lead glass, also known as flint glass, combined with opaque white or coloured enamel glass rods manipulated inside the stem during the blowing and drawing process.

Authenticity is assessed by examining manufacturing characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear, tool marks, lead content weight, and the precise formation of the internal enamel twist within the drawn stem.

An antique glass can be displayed singly or in a small curated grouping within a lighted cabinet, on an open shelving unit, or as a focal point on a sideboard to add historical texture to a room.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and dried carefully with a soft lint-free cloth to prevent accidental damage.
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