Technical Description
A beautiful pair of 18th-century wine glasses with large round funnel bowls which have been beautifully engraved with Sunflowers, Lilies and fruiting vine with polished detailing.
Large scale facet cuts to the base of the bowl transitioning into 8 sided slice cut stems which have central swelling knops. The cuts extend into the foot with petal cuts. Conical feet with polished pontils.
Stunning examples.
Date & Origin
England, c1790. Period of Geoge III
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 16.2cm Rim diameter: 6cm, Foot diameter: 7.3cm
Historical Interest
President George Washington delivers the first "State of the Union Address" on January 8, 1790.
Provenance
With Delimosne and Son 2010
Patrick and Mavis Walker Collection
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