Technical Description
A fine pair of mid-19th-century ale glasses. They have long round funnel bowls with petal moulding to the lower half. Ball knop stems above conical feet with polished pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1850. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height:14.2cm
Bowl diameter:5.7cm
Foot diameter:6.5cm
Historical Context
In August 1850, the Royal Border Bridge carrying the main railway line from England to Scotland, across the River Tweed at Berwick-upon-Tweed is opened by Queen Victoria.
