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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
England, c1890. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 14.7cm Bowl diameter: 18.4cm Foot diameter: 10.7cm.
Weight
483 grams
Technical Description
19th century Richardson glass comport. A wide trumpet bowl with pillow moulding. The bowl is further decorated with applied blue trailing and a band of clear rigaree. The knopped stem also features applied rigaree. A folded conical foot supports the piece. This is an exceptionally rare piece,
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the German firm Bayer patented aspirin on the 6th of March 1889.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Rare 19th Century Richardson Glass Comport C1890
