Stunning Rare Centerpiece of Liege �A TRAFORATA� Clear Glass Openwork Lattice Work Basket of circular flaired outline, last half of the Eighteenth Century. Built by hand with layered pincered and looped strands of very ductile clear glass resembling a traditional ''Crochet Work Pattern'' effect, on blown base with sharp pontil underneath. Raised on faired spreading base. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece of rare glass with no damage visible anywhere, possibly never used. Diameter: (top rim) 6.75� (17cm). Height: 4.25� (11cm). Diameter: (base) 5'' (13cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charger Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. NOTE: During the early part of the 18th Century Liege, a city along the Meuse River in Belgium�s French-speaking Walloon region became a notable centre for the manufacture of Glass items. It is particularly associated with the complicated and highly intricate manufacture of �spun� glass or �a traforata� which name indicates that the origin of this technique was Venice. Indeed the Venetians took drastic steps to prevent the spread of falcon de Venice to Northern Europe. We are pleased to offer this special rare piece as the nature of this product being fragile and made for regular use meant that most of this glass did not survive.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain...