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ANTIQUE #SA986876

18th Century Engraved Glass Tumbler C1770

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Exhibit Antiques

 
Technical Description
 
A wonderful 18th century glass tumbler. Tapered form with naturalistic and geometric engravings with a deceptive bowl and a band of flute cuts around the base. 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.
 
 
 
Internal Reference: SG2023041807
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA986876
Dateline of this antique is 1750
Height is 10.4cm (4.1inches)
Width is 7.8cm (3.1inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA986876 shown on this page was made in 1750. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD