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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
England, c1840. Period of Victoria
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 14.4cm Bowl diameter: 7.2cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.
Weight
232 grams
Technical Description
A Victorian plain stem wine glass. This later classic Georgian form features a teared plain stem with a drawn trumpet bowl. The folded conical foot has a rough pontil.
Historical Relevance
Under a number of reforms proposed by Sir Rowland Hill including a standard price for sending a letter (prior to this, it was the person who received the letter who paid how much was due depending on weight and distance travelled).
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Victorian Plain Stem Wine Glass C1840
