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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
England, c1900. Period of Victoria
Condition
Dimensions
Height: 12cmm Rim diameter: 6cm rim Foot diameter: 6.2cm.
Technical Description
A fine pair of English German-style Roemers in pale olive green. Cup bowls above open hollow stems with milled collars and applied raspberry prunts. Spun conical feet.
Historical Relevance
As part of the Scott Falk collection, these are fine examples, the hollow stems allowing the fluid to fill to their base which is a fun and unusual feature. This particular form was made from the 17th century in Holland, the design being popular and manufactured across Europe. These are lead examples are were probably made in England for export to continental Europe in the early 20th century.
In a historical context, these glasses were hand-blown around the time the Irish Guards were formed by Queen Victoria on the 1st of April 1900.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Pair 19th Century Green Roemers C1900
