Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Engraved Whisky Glass to the Georgian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
It has a large bucket bowl, beautifully decorated around the upper section with a broad band of alternating vesica-shaped panels filled with fine diamond cutting and diamond-shaped panels containing engraved star motifs, interspersed with small polished ovals.
Below, a band of vertical flute cutting extends around the lower section of the bowl abive a column cut stem and conical foot with a polished pontil.
We have also included it in a group picture with a large Ango Irish Rummer of the same bowl design and engraving.
Date & Origin
England or Ireland, c1790
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 9.2 cm
Rim diameter: 5.2cm
Foot diameter: 5.7cm
Weight: 87 grams
Historical Context
During the late 18th century, Ireland developed a flourishing glassmaking industry, with important glasshouses operating in Cork, Dublin, Belfast and Waterford.
Cork became particularly associated with high-quality cut glass, producing drinking vessels and table glass distinguished by their substantial weight, clarity and elaborate cutting.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Engraved Whisky Glass to the Georgian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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Georgian Anglo Engraved & Cut Whisky Dram Glass C1790
