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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
France, c1870. Period of the French Third Republic.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 22.5cm Diameter: 8.3cm.
Weight
1750 grams combined
Technical Description
A pair of ruby French antique glass decanters. The cylindrical body features a moulded crackle glass pattern with silvered overlay. This piece retains its matching hollow ball stopper. A polished pontil completes the piece.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the Franco-Prussian War, also known as the war of 1870 in France.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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