Date & Origin
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Some minor bloom at the bottom of the bowl.
Dimensions
Height: 18.8cm Bowl Diameter: 5.9cm Foot Diameter: 7.4cm.
Weight
185 grams
Technical Description
An elongated round funnel bowl rests upon a diamond facet cut stem supported by a conical type foot. The pontil is rough.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. Originally he called it Georgium Sidus (George's Star) in honour of King George III.
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