If it’s a log thin twisted air bubble, that’s an air-twist. If it’s opaque white (or other colours) then it’s called a cotton twist. The cut stem ones are called facet stem glasses. The one with the rounded bowl, with engraved grapes and bladed knop, is a continental soda glass circa. 1830s+. The decanter is a Royal shape cylinder decanter circa. 1830-45. Fun fact, Elizabeth I banned the use of wood for glass furnaces, because it was impacting wood for the navy, consequently it kicked off industrial coal mining, as it was the alternative for glass making.
Also have a cabinet of curiosities, which I call the ‘museum’. Not nearly as many fascinating Napoleonic objects in mine though - a few original belt buckles and buttons from uniforms, and a replica shako. 🤓
Thanks for this! I enjoyed seeing your excellent collection of Georgian porcelain and learning about its historical context. As you said, many of these pieces look as if they could have been made today, both in terms of quality and design.
I keep saying it haha, but great collection! As a military history enthusiast and militaria collector myself, I particularly enjoyed the military-related items featured in this video. Again, I found the POW-produced items most impressive, especially that bone ship! The prints and pipes are great as well. Can't wait for future loft videos and the video on Georgian ceramics you mentioned previously.
An impressive collection! I appreciated the information you shared with us about how to date antique glass-such as the broken pontil and the comparison of sizes between the base and rim-as well as its historical context. The Georgian green glass, uranium glass and decanter stood out to me, but all of your pieces are really nice. I was unaware that they had the capability to do such intricate etching as seen on some of your pieces so early. As someone who collects many different types of things (not antique glass ... yet!), I am often pleasantly surprised at the type of things you can find at affordable prices, as you brought up when discussing the Georgian green glass piece. Again, thank you for sharing your collection with us! I look forward to your next video.
Wow, what a great collection! The craftsmanship in the POW-produced items is extremely impressive. I also found the turtle sauce bottle and the Indus valley artifacts particularly interesting. As you said, everyone should have their own cabinet of curiosities! Thank you for sharing your collection with us!