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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1750. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks. Some very minor residue at the base. One section of the rim has had a polish.
Dimensions
Height: 12.3cm Rim diameter: 15.5cm Foot diameter: 10cm.
Technical Description
An 18th century Nipt Diamond Waies sweetmeat glass with a cup bowl and hollow stem.
An exceptionally rare piece.
A very fine example.
Historical Relevance
Handmade around the time of Sir Robert Walpole’s administration. Pope Clement XII succeeds Pope Benedict XIII, as the 246th pope. Mahmud I (1730–1754) succeeds Ahmed III (1703–1730), as Ottoman Emperor.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Georgian Nipt Diamond Waies 'Wet' Sweetmeat Glass C1750
