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Title: Very wonky but elegant Greek-key design glass
Post by: yesvil on July 09, 2014, 10:45:37 AM

This one intrigues me. It's so badly made and yet it's also quite a refined piece in many ways. I'm wondering what this indicates?

Size: 8", (105mm) height. Bowl 4 1/2", (113mm) width.

Title: Re: Very wonky but elegant Greek-key design glass
Post by: chopin-liszt on July 09, 2014, 04:17:44 PM

I see a lot of sort of sideplate sized plates with this sort of pattern on. I suspect they have some reasonable age and might be part of a dinner service of some sort (not a clue what sort as I haven't seen other "crockery") Age might explain the wonkiness - when they couldn't afford to smash and throw out/put to cullet something wonky but still functional?

Title: Re: Very wonky but elegant Greek-key design glass
Post by: Paul S. on July 09, 2014, 08:04:33 PM

we can see the down-side features  -  but tell us about the refined ones ;D

Is it lead glass - are there seeds/stones - what is the extent of wear ?      The 'Key' looks a little more  elaborate than usual.              The Greek Key goes back to ......well, the Greeks I guess  -  so a long history, and no good for dating I'm afraid.

Probably intended as a comport, and if you look in Silber & Fleming there are many similar sized pieces from the second half of the C19  -  that's assuming this is a genuinely old piece of glass. :)

Title: Re: Very wonky but elegant Greek-key design glass
Post by: yesvil on July 10, 2014, 08:25:54 PM

Thanks for both replies. Yes it's lead glass and yes lots of inclusions. The wear is also quite abundant, so I'm convinced it's not a modern copy. Good to know its proper title and usage, as always, appreciate your help and pointers. - Adam

Title: Re: Very wonky but elegant Greek-key design glass
Post by: Paul S. on July 10, 2014, 09:15:20 PM

with those features it does appear to be C19, and probably second half.         I think the description comport seems a little confusing, at least to me, so I'm unsure exactly what use the average Victorian Mistress would have put this to. :)