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ANTIQUE #SA1120199

19th Century Engraved Footed Tumbler C1850 - "A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush'

Status: This item has been sold
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Technical Description
 
A superb mid-19th century engraved footed tumbler. A heavy conical bowl engraved around the rim with ''A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH''. The glass also features engravings depicting birds and bird catchers in a forest surrounding. Solid section to the base above a circular foot which has a large polished pontil.
 
A very unusual example and the first of its kind we have seen.
 
Date & Origin
 
England or Europe, c1850. Period of Victoria
 
Condition
 
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 10.5cm
 
Bowl Diameter: 8.7cm
 
Foot diameter: 5.9cm.
 
Internal Reference: 2024111302
Antique Number: SA1120199
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 10.5cm (4.1inches)
Width is 0cm (0.0inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique #SA1120199, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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Exhibit Antiques
Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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