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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1750. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 13.2cm Rim diameter: 6cm Foot diameter: 6.9cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century dram glass with a drawn trumpet bowl and multi spiral air twist stem. The bowl has been engraved with a flower sprig on one side and the initials RJ on the other. Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
This is a fine example.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time France declared war on Britain during The War of the Austrian Succession in 1744.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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