£475.00
$590.62
Product Code: 2018071903
Date & Origin
Ireland, c1810. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear and some very minor grazes to the cuts as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 20cm Diameter: 12cm.
Weight
2625 grams combined
Technical Description
A pair of Irish 19th century cut glass wine carafes. A wide neck decorated with three annulated neck rings leads to a slice cut shoulder. The body features panels of diamond cutting bordered with prism cuts above flute cutting around the base. The broad polished pontil completes the piece.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time King George III was recognised as insane. George, Prince of Wales (Later George IV) would become Prince Regent in 1811.
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