Topic: Plate etched bird design. Was: Any antique drinking glass experts out there?

[peejyweejy]

Wondered if anyone could give me an idea of age, maker and technique used, I think it's engraved. It looks victorian to me, but not sure.

[Lustrousstone]

It's etched and not engraved, so may not be quite as old as you think

[peejyweejy]

Yes, i did wonder, I will have to brush up on techniques - I don't really know the difference.
Thanks, once again, Christine!!!

[johnphilip]

I think its called bright needlepoint etching but i may be wrong ? i think i heard it along the way sometime .

[peejyweejy]

Hi John - how are you? Yes it is unusual, I have seen some etched glass as early as victorian. Do you think it might be victorian? PJ 

[Ming]

Your drinking glass could be 1880 to 1920.

[peejyweejy]

Ooooo, that's exciting - why do you say that?

[Andy]

Id say glass style is edwardian early 20thC , not sure about etching, its possible its
someone trying out their artistic side , sometime later, even recently?
Pretty though, i couldnt do it!
Andy

[Paul S.]

what sort of wear is there on the underside of the foot??    Don't really like the style of the bird, looks a bit invented.    Does the absence of a knop immediately under the bowl give the experts a clue to age??   and don't I recall something about looking at the edge of the foot for a hint of which period.  Sorry I can't give answers to these things, but might jog someone else's mind.    Paul S.

[peejyweejy]

There is some wear to the underside of the foot and plenty of striations on the foot. I do actually have three of these, so if they are contrived then someone went to a lot of trouble. I admit the birds do look a little primative though.