Antique 18thC Georgian Wine Glass Opaque Twist Stem Moulded Ogee Bowl 14cm
$399.72
Antique 18th Century Georgian Wine Glass – Opaque Twist Stem – Moulded Ogee Bowl – 14cm
A beautiful and elegant antique-style Georgian wine glass, displaying the distinctive craftsmanship and refined proportions associated with 18th-century English drinking glasses.
The glass features an attractive moulded ogee-form bowl, with subtle vertical fluting to the lower section, supported by a particularly decorative white opaque twist stem.
The slender stem incorporates an intricate spiral arrangement of white glass threads, creating a delicate feathered or lace-like appearance. This decorative technique is characteristic of the highly collectable opaque twist wine glasses fashionable during the Georgian period.
The glass stands on a broad, circular foot, giving it an elegant and well-balanced silhouette.
Attractive antique appearance with characteristics consistent with traditional hand-finished glassmaking.
Some light surface wear and irregularities may be present, commensurate with age
Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the rim, stem and foot, as they form an important part of the description.
Collectors’ Interest
Georgian opaque twist wine glasses are particularly admired for their delicate workmanship and distinctive decorative stems.
An attractive example of traditional English-style glassmaking, ideal for collectors of Georgian drinking glasses, antique tableware and historic decorative glass.
A lovely decorative and collectable wine glass with an exceptionally attractive opaque twist stem.
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