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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Ireland, c1820. Period of George IV.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. A few of the cuts have minor grazing as expected.
Dimensions
Height: 5cm Diameter: 9.3cm from handle to handle.
Weight
139 grams
Technical Description
Glass piggins, usually used for ladling milk were made in fairly large numbers in Ireland. Piggins are often found with a single handle, however, examples with two are very rare.
Historical Relevance
Relevant References
Irish Glass, An Account of Glass-making in Ireland from the XVIth Century to the Present Day By Michael Seymour Dudley Westropp - Page 190-191.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Rare Two Handled 19th Century Cut Glass Piggin C1820
