Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Conical foot with a snapped pontil.
Date & Origin
Italy, c1890.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 16.5cm Rim diameter: 5.5cm Foot diameter: 7.1cm.
Historical Relevance
In the United States, the 1890s were marked by a severe economic depression sparked by the Panic of 1893. This economic crisis would help bring about the end of the so-called "Gilded Age", and coincided with numerous industrial strikes in the industrial workforce.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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