English Georgian twist stem glasses

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... are embedded within the stem or bowl of the glass. The threads are twisted in a spiral pattern and can be seen through the clear glass, giving the glass a distinctive and elegant appearance.

An air twist stem was made by trapping air within thin strands of twisted glass, which gives the stem a delicate, lace-like appearance. To make an air twist stem, the glassblower would first create a long, straight rod of glass, and then twist it into a spiral pattern. The glass would then be reheated, and the spiral pattern would be stretched out and twisted again, trapping air bubbles within the glass threads. The process could be repeated several times, creating multiple layers of twisted glass with air bubbles trapped between them.

Georgian twist stem glasses are considered a classic example of Georgian glassware and are admired for their intricate craftsmanship and timeless beauty. less...