A Georgian twist stem glass is a type of drinking glass that was popular in the Georgian era, which lasted from the early 18th century to the early 19th century. The glass is known for its distinctive twisted stem, which is made by twisting a length of hot glass as it is being blown. The stem can be twisted in various patterns, such as spiral or helix, and can have a single or multiple twists.

Georgian twist stem glasses were often used for serving wine, champagne, or other spirits, and were prized for their elegance and beauty. They were often decorated with cutting, engraving, or etching, and could be plain or coloured. Some Georgian twist stem glasses were also made with other decorative features such as air-twist threads, opaque twists, or diamond-point engraving.

An opaque twist is a twisted pattern of opaque white or coloured glass threads that more...

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A rare armorial Georgian wine glass, 18th century, bearing the…

18th Century Clifton Family Crest Wine Glass

A rare armorial Georgian wine glass, 18th century, bearing the Clifton family crest with a composite air twist stem over a clear baluster knop with a concave spreading foot bearing a sharp pontil scar, the bucket bowl with a fine foliate border and a…

An 18th century Jacobite wine glass, with multi can opaque…

Jacobite Wine Glass with Multi Can Opaque Twist Stem

An 18th century Jacobite wine glass, with multi can opaque twist stem, the round funnel bowl engraved with rose,thistle and Fiat, 18 cm high

Five Georgian wine glasses with engraved decorations. One is on…

Georgian Engraved Wine Glasses with Unique Stems

Five Georgian wine glasses with engraved decorations. One is on an air twist stem; another is on a facetted stem; the remaining three on tapering stems, and each is on a folded foot

A Georgian, single series, opaque twist wine glass with . A…

Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass with Bell Bowl

A Georgian, single series, opaque twist wine glass with . A bell bowl

A George III wine glass. The bell bowl on a white twist,…

George III White Twist Wine Glass

A George III wine glass. The bell bowl on a white twist, knopped stem on a folded foot

A Georgian double series, opaque twist wine glass with a…

Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass with Bell-Shaped Bowl

A Georgian double series, opaque twist wine glass with a bell-shaped bowl on conical feet

An opaque twist cordial glass, 18th century, with short funnel…

18th Century Opaque Twist Cordial Glass

An opaque twist cordial glass, 18th century, with short funnel bowl set on a double series stem on a conical foot

George III air twist wine glass, with a trumpet bowl on a…

George III Air Twist Wine Glass with Trumpet Bowl

George III air twist wine glass, with a trumpet bowl on a folded foot

George III air twist wine glass, with a trumpet bowl and double…

George III Air Twist Wine Glass with Double Twist Stem

George III air twist wine glass, with a trumpet bowl and double series opaque double twist stem with a conical foot

George III air twist wine glass, with a trumpet bowl and air…

Air Twist Wine Glass with Trumpet Bowl and Folded Foot

George III air twist wine glass, with a trumpet bowl and air twist stem on a folded foot

George III Air twist wine glass, with ogee bowl engraved with…

Engraved Air Twist Wine Glass with Leaf Decoration

George III Air twist wine glass, with ogee bowl engraved with wine and leaf decoration on a folded foot

A Georgian wine glass mid 18th century with a beaded and double…

Georgian beaded wine glass with air twist stem

A Georgian wine glass mid 18th century with a beaded and double opaque air twist stem, 17 cm high

Two early English wine glasses late 18th century each of…

Pair of Late 18th Century English Wine Glasses with Twists

Two early English wine glasses late 18th century each of conforming design, one with a multi spiral opaque twist stem, each approximately 15 cm high

Two Georgian wine glasses mid 18th century the first with a…

18th Century Georgian Wine Glasses with Twisted Stems

Two Georgian wine glasses mid 18th century the first with a multi spiral air twist stem, the second with single knopped and multiple spiral opaque twist stem, the first 16 cm high

A tall Georgian ale glass mid 18th century with a double…

18th Century Georgian Ale Glass with Air Twist Stem

A tall Georgian ale glass mid 18th century with a double knopped multi spiral air twist stem, approximately 20 cm high

A tall Georgian ale glass mid 18th century with etched motif of…

18th Century Georgian Ale Glass with Etched Barley Motif

A tall Georgian ale glass mid 18th century with etched motif of barley and opaque twist stem, approximately 20 cm high

A tall Georgian ale glass mid 18th century with single series…

18th Century Georgian Ale Glass with Air Twist Stem

A tall Georgian ale glass mid 18th century with single series air twist stem, approximately 20 cm high

A tall Georgian ale glass 18th century with opaque air twist…

18th Century Georgian Ale Glass with Air Twist Stem

A tall Georgian ale glass 18th century with opaque air twist stem, approximately 20 cm high

Two Georgian glasses late 18th century including a pan topped…

18th Century Georgian Glassware Set

Two Georgian glasses late 18th century including a pan topped rummer and a goblet with air twist stem, the rummer 13.5 cm high

Georgian wine glasses: group of three including a fine air…

Georgian Wine Glasses Trio

Georgian wine glasses: group of three including a fine air twist stem wine glass with bell shaped bowl; faceted sherry glass c1830s & an early 19th century soda glass rummer.

Six various Georgian air twist and opaque twist wine and…

Georgian Twist Glasses from Dashwood Collection

Six various Georgian air twist and opaque twist wine and cordial glasses, comprising three opaque twist glasses and three air twist glasses, with conical and bell shaped bowls, the tallest 17 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Miss Lai Dashwood, United…

A Georgian opaque twist wine glass with tapered conical bowl,…

18th Century Georgian Opaque Twist Wine Glass

A Georgian opaque twist wine glass with tapered conical bowl, English, 18th century. 20 cm high

Antique Georgian cotton twist stemmed cordial glass

Georgian Cotton Twist Cordial Glass

Antique Georgian cotton twist stemmed cordial glass

Antique Georgian cotton twist stemmed cordial glass. 15 cm high

Georgian Twist Stem Cordial Glass

Antique Georgian cotton twist stemmed cordial glass. 15 cm high

A pair of Georgian blown wine glasses with red and white spiral…

Georgian Enamel Twist Wine Glasses

A pair of Georgian blown wine glasses with red and white spiral enamel twist, knopped stem and bell shaped bowl. Pontil mark. Height 15.5 cm

Nine Georgian air twist wine glasses, 5 matching, with opaque…

Georgian Air Twist Wine Glasses with Opaque Twists (Set of 9)

Nine Georgian air twist wine glasses, 5 matching, with opaque twists etc. Height 17 cm. (average)