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ANTIQUE #SA722361

Pair 19th Century Amethyst Wine Glasses C1840

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Exhibit Antiques

Date & Origin
 
England, c1840
 
Condition
 
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, No chips cracks or restoration.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 12cm Bowl diameter: 5.8cm Foot diameter: 5.8cm.
 
Technical Description
 
A fine pair of Amethyst wine glasses from the first half of the 19th century which have round drawn funnel bowls and plain stems. Conical feet with snapped pontils.
 
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). In 1840, the first stamp is issued which featured a black and white portrait of Queen Victoria costing one penny (more often referred to as the ''Penny Black'').
 
Internal Reference: 2020062904
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA722361
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 12cm (4.7inches)
Width is 5.8cm (2.3inches)
Depth is 5.8cm (2.3inches)
Antique SA722361 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
   The Victorian Era   
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Exhibit Antiques
Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01501 228 282
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD