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British & Irish Glass / Re: Georgian glass
« Last post by Ekimp on Today at 05:32:25 PM »
Me again. I think it was part of a cruet set.

Only my thoughts based on the photographs (it’s always worth including a photograph of the underside of the foot), I would be cautious and go for worn late 19th century/early 20th.

The reason for this is the cutting around the top looks to be a technique called Intaglio that was supposedly invented by John Northwood around 1890, see https://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,68028.msg380843.html#msg380843

Also, it is a shape that has been widely reproduced, have a look here: https://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,27036.0.html

You are finding some interesting glass :)
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British & Irish Glass / Georgian glass
« Last post by Keith Mick on Today at 01:54:24 PM »
Hi,
Found this a few weeks ago. Wondering if anyone has an opinion on the manufacture date? It looks like a rummer but is very thick in the bowl so I think it maybe a covered urn sadly deprived of it's lid! The square foot has had a life with enough chips for a fish supper! The lower bowl has slice cut panels and above is a cut pattern (wheat husk?). It's lead glass and still rings despite the thickness.
It's fairly small, only 10.8cm tall and 7.8cm across the bowl. At the bowl rim its 6mm or more thick, it varies a bit.
I have no doubt that its a real Georgian glass, the foot is a mass of wear and there are signs of age all over.
Any thoughts would be welcome,
Thanks,
Keith
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British & Irish Glass / Re: Victorian frosted
« Last post by Ekimp on Today at 01:46:36 PM »
It’s surprising what you can find and what gets overlooked. I used to be more interested in British Georgian glass when I started….but got sidetracked in other directions, as happens :) You might get some interest depending what it is. Good luck with your hunting!
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British & Irish Glass / Re: Victorian frosted
« Last post by Keith Mick on Today at 01:21:31 PM »
Hi,
Yes the date estimate seems reasonable. I'm still over the moon at finding them in such good condition. I could well have dismissed the first glass as something more modern, good job I took a proper look!
Thanks again for your help, how are you on Georgian glass? I have a few more bits and pieces I might post!
Keith
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Glass / Re: Cut lead crystal flower or hyacinth bulb vase for ID please
« Last post by chilternhills on Today at 12:40:15 PM »
By the way, I've emailed Patricia and await her reply.
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Glass / Re: Cut lead crystal flower or hyacinth bulb vase for ID please
« Last post by chilternhills on Today at 12:17:57 PM »
There is no sign of the vase ever having a stopper. The neck is absolutely smooth inside, without a scratch. It measures 15mm in diameter.

Agreed, the vase would be too small for a hyacinth bulb. I mention hyacinths only because that is what most associate this kind of vase. Patricia Coccoris mentions muscari, crocus, snowdrops, leucojum, and scilla in her book that have much smaller bulbs than hyacinth. Her book is available here: https://www.hyacinthbulbvases.com/. I just bought a copy.
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British & Irish Glass / Re: Victorian frosted
« Last post by Ekimp on Today at 12:07:40 PM »
Yes, very nice - I think they are finished as intended. I agree with your date estimate. In the small book Miller’s Glass Antiques Checklist, Mark West (consultant) they say “glasses made c.1860-1880 are characterised by a collar under the bowl”. They are talking about coloured glasses there but presumably it would also apply to clear glasses like yours. I don’t suppose the collar ‘rule’ is 100% reliable for dating though, that would be too easy!
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Glass / Re: Unusual Cranberry & Opalescent Bucket Handled Vase???
« Last post by LEGSY on Today at 11:30:32 AM »
Thanks for looking it is an odd thingy what ever its for  :)
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Glass / Re: Purple Bagley Tulip Lamp
« Last post by Lustrousstone on Today at 10:46:22 AM »
Amethyst was a Bagley colour apparently but a scarce one. There are two examples in the Bagley book
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British & Irish Glass / Re: Victorian frosted
« Last post by Keith Mick on Today at 10:37:35 AM »
Hi,
You could be right about the surface abrasion method being the one used on these goblets. Having taken another look one does seem to show tiny track marks when held up to the light at the correct angle. I wasn't aware it was even a thing during the period!
It occurred to me after posting the article that much of the decorative work such as cutting was outsourced at the time and these glasses could have been "frosted" by the glass house almost as blanks but never went on to be cut.
I still think they're gorgeous! It's just a shame that its difficult if not impossible to get a maker's ID. From what I can tell date wise 1860-1880?
Thanks for your help,
Keith
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