Hi everyone.
I broke all my own rules buying this little gem; I couldn't help it - it is one of the most beautifully made items I have seen.
(http://www.bernard.cavalot.btinternet.co.uk/e4b22a/sm_main_image.jpg) (http://www.bernard.cavalot.btinternet.co.uk/e4b22a/xl_main_image.jpg)
Facts:Sourced from an English Midlands general dealer, so more than likely originally retailed in the UK
h. exactly 3" (76mm)
d. 4 3/4" (122mm)
base d. exactly 2 3/4" (70mm)
weight 6 3/8oz (182g)
3 piece construction, no pontil mark, central thin shear mark on base of stem, no curly bubbles at the join of the bowl to the stem.
Virtually no wear to the base - it was either made yesterday or it has spent its life in a display cabinet or packed away
Neat opaque white tape to the rim with no sign of a starting point.
Any ideas on maker, country, date, etc?
Thanks for looking, Bernard C. 8)