Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
A wonderful 18th century glass tumbler.
Polished pontil.
Date & Origin
England, c1780
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 10.4cm, Rim diameter: 7.8cm, Foot diameter: 5.5cm
Historical Context
1780 saw the birth of Robert Owen in Wales, the businessman and a social reformer credited with becoming one of the founders of socialism and of the cooperative movemen. Best known for his association with New Lanark where he became manager in 1800 at the age of only 20. New Lanark became a model for industrial communities that was to spread across the world in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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18th Century Engraved Glass Tumbler C1770
