Technical Description
A tall late 19th century mixed twist cordial glass with a conical bowl above a mixed twist stem consisting of multi spiral air twist outside a pair of opaque spiral tapes. Conical foot with snapped pontil.
Date & Origin
Europe, c1890. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 24.8cm Rim diameter: 5.5cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.
Historical Context
Second Boer War begins in South Africa in 1899, After the First Boer War in 1880-1881, the Boers (farmers of European descent) of the Transvaal forced the British government to recognise their independence. But the Boers refused to recognise the rights of the British (many prospecting for gold) in the Transvaal, leading to the Second Boer War. Although the Boers had initial military successes, the war ended in May 1902 with a Boer surrender. It was costly and unpopular war and Britain received much international criticism for its use of concentration camps.
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