Technical Description
A superb 19th-century glass tumbler with a story to tell. Tapered bowl with a band of flute cuts towards the base which has a polished pontil. It has been beautifully engraved with a stylized rose, buds, and leaves. At some later date (which could have been days or years), the initials A.R. inside a laurel wreath with flowers and love hearts has been added in quite a nieve engraving style. A gift, a love token... it's all very personal from a bygone era.
An unusual slim line tumbler...can't say we have seen too many in this style and size before.
Date & Origin
England, c1880. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 10.7cm Rim diameter: 5.2cm, Foot diameter: 3.7cm
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time The Forth Bridge, across the Firth of Forth in Scotland was opened to rail traffic, on the 4th of March 1890.
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