Sold 28 August 2025 · Marris Antiques

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Description

Double series opaque twist wine glass with tulip bowl and conical foot. There is a single air twist in the centre of the stem English c1765

Bowl dia: 6.6 cm.

Foot dia: 7.5 cm.

Condition: Very good with no chips, cracks or restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Antique Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.8cm (5.43")

Width

6.6cm (2.60")

Depth

7.5cm (2.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA786172

Dealers Internal Reference

RJ035

Description

Double series opaque twist wine glass with tulip bowl and conical foot. There is a single air twist in the centre of the stem English c1765

Bowl dia: 6.6 cm.

Foot dia: 7.5 cm.

Condition: Very good with no chips, cracks or restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Antique Opaque Twist Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.8cm (5.43")

Width

6.6cm (2.60")

Depth

7.5cm (2.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA786172

Dealers Internal Ref

RJ035

About the Dealer

Marris Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

Dealer Profile

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Marris Antiques

Telephone 01787 371523 or 07841 500644

Location

Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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ObjectGlassware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead Glass, Enamel
ColourClear and White
MotifsOpaque white enamel twist stem, Conical foot, Plain bucket bowl
SizeH 13.8 cm (5 in) x W 6.6 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An opaque twist wine glass is a type of drinking vessel produced in England during the 18th century, featuring a stem decorated with white or coloured enamel glass twists encased within clear flint glass.

These glasses were typically crafted from lead crystal, which provided a heavier feel and greater clarity, combined with opaque white enamel rods used inside the stem to create the distinctive twist effect.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic pontil marks on the underside of the foot, minor surface wear consistent with age, and irregularities in the glass manufacture such as tiny air bubbles.

Displaying historical stemware inside a glazed cabinet or on a dedicated bar trolley introduces subtle texture, historical depth, and refined craftsmanship to contemporary living spaces.

Antique glass should be washed strictly by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, abrasive sponges, or dishwashers to protect the delicate surface and structural integrity.