19th Century Amethyst Glass Finger Bowl c1830

£46.00 $58.01 Product Code: 2019120906

Date & Origin 

England, c1830 period of William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. 

Dimensions 

Height: 8.8cm Diameter: 12cm.

Weight

245  grams 

Technical Description 

A superb amethyst glass finger bowl from the first hlaf of the 19th century. Simple incurved bowl with broad polished pontil. Used for rinsing the fingers at the dining table in a time when eating with the hands was commonplace.

Historical Relevance

Hand crafted around the time King George IV died and was succeeded by his younger brother William IV.

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