Exhibit Antiques has dated these Georgian Cut Glass Salts to the Georgian era.
In the later Georgian ball-bodied form, exhibiting a split-cut flanged rim and diamond faceted body. Each matching split-cut saucer fits neatly to only its own original salt bowl; polished pontils to each piece.
Date & Origin
Ireland, c1820. Period of King George IV.
Condition
Excellent, one salt bowl has a 2mm sliver on the underside of the footrim.
Dimensions
Bowl Height: 6cm
Bowl Diameter: 7.3cm
Saucer Height: 1.5cm
Saucer Diameter: 10cm
Documented Examples
An exact example is documented on page 181, plate 197 of “Irish Glass by Phelps Warren”, without its accompanying saucer.
Exhibit Antiques has dated these Georgian Cut Glass Salts to the Georgian era.
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Rare Set of Three Georgian Irish Cut Glass Salts with Fitted Saucers c1820
