It was listed by Exhibit Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
A fine example of an early 19th century wine glass dating to c1810.
Sits on an angular knop stem with a conical foot and polished pontil.
The origin of the glass is a difficult one, either England or Europe.
On the English argument, the design (or form) of the glass is very English, early 19th. Under UV it displays both blue and some green and compares fairly to other English wines of this form and period.
On the European argument, the moulded decoration is not something you would normally find on an English glass early 19th and would be considered exceptionally rare. You would however find it on earlier 18th century glass from Europe where moulded bowls were both varied and popular. Also the UV test could be consistent with higher lead content glass from the early 19th in Europe.
At the end of the day, we don’t think it matters as you are unlikely to find another example. The glass comes from the Ira Shrager collection, a good friend for many years and mush missed, in the USA. It was last on the market in 2016 and we haven’t seen another since that date.
Date & Origin
England or Europe, c1810
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 12.8cm
Bowl diameter: 6.9cm
Foot diameter: 6.5cm.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Rare Early 19th Century Wine Glass C1810
