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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 20.5cm (Over 8 inches) Rim diameter: 6.6cm Foot diameter: 8.5cm.
Weight
270 grams
Technical Description
A rare example of an 18th-century facet cut champagne glass. Flute bowl with a detailed engraved band around the rim with engraved stars. Diamond facet cut stem containing a large air tear. Conical foot snapped pontil. An exceptional example which you won't find elsewhere.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time Robert Burns wrote his version of the Scots poem Auld Lang Syne in 1788.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Tall Georgian Facet Cut Champagne Flute Glass with Air Tear C1780
