Technical Description
A pair of 19th century peacock blue wine glasses. They have round funnel bowls above a plain stems on a conical feet with a polished pontils. Peacock blue is one of the rarer early 19th century colours.
Date & Origin
England, c1820. Period of George IV
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 12.8cm Bowl diameter: 5.7cm Foot diameter: 6.8cm.
Historical Context
Hand-blown around the time the Republican Party nominated Abraham Lincoln for president.
