Date & Origin
England, c1860. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. There is some minor bloom within and one of the stoppers cages has a minor split in the metal cage.
Dimensions
Height: 24cm Diameter: 12cm.
Weight
1031 grams combined
Technical Description
A pair of 19th century amber glass flagons. Classic flagon form with an applied handle and a white metal rim. The base has a rough pontil. The piece retains its original stopper, a white metal and cork stopper with a cage containing a marble. An unusual addition.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time HMS Warrior, the world''s first ocean-going completely iron-hulled and armoured battleship, was launched on the Thames on the 29th of december 1860.
Internal Reference: 2018110644
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA619208
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 24cm (9.4inches)
Width is 12cm (4.7inches)
Depth is 12cm (4.7inches)
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