Technical Description
A fine set of six Regency 19th century gin glasses dating to c1820. They have conical slice cut bowls above shoulder knop stems, the knops and stems being slice cut. Conical feet with polished pontils.
Date & Origin
England, c1820. Period of George IV.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 10.3cm
Rim diameter: 5.5cm, Foot diameter: 5.7cm.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the Venus de Milo, a famous ancient Greek statue, was discovered on the island of Melos.
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