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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. No chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5cm Bowl diameter: 5.7cm Foot diameter: 7.7cm.
Technical Description
An 18th-century facet cut wine glass with a fine Tulip Bowl. Engraved with a large flower head (which has polished detailing) and other flowers and ferns. Diamond facet cut stem, on a large conical foot with snapped pontil.
Comment
The bowl form, a Tulip, is not one you will find very often, on any 18th-century wine glass...they are particularly scarce.
The engraving is even rarer and I cannot ever recall a previous example (on any form). Also, polished detailing is generally regarded as being reserved for only the finest of glasses. We think the main flower is a Dahlia.
Overall this is an exceptional glass which I doubt many will have in their collection.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the Bank of North America, the first American commercial bank opened.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Exhibit Antiques Profile Page
Rare Flower Engraved Facet Cut Wine Glass with Tulip Bowl C1780
