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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
England, c1840. Period of Victoria
Condition
Excellent. No chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 11.5cm Rim Diameter: 6.2cm Foot Diameter: 6.2cm.
Technical Description
A 19th-century wine glass with a slice cut funnel bowl. Annulated shoulder above angular knop stem. Conical foot with polished pontil.
Historical Relevance
The trip was about 2,000 miles and each night the Covered Wagon Train would form a circle for shelter from wind and extreme weather, they would put all the animals in the centre to prevent them from running away or being stolen by Native Americans.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Victorian Slice Cut Wine Glass C1840
