Engraved Georgian Serving Rummer or Punch Bowl c1820

Description

Heading : 19th century serving rummer
Date : c1820
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Ogee with fruit and vine engraving. blank cartouch and slice cutting below
Stem : Capstan
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 21cm tall with a 16cm rim and a 12cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 1019 grams

Additional Information : A truly impressive and unusual piece of period glassware. The large Serving Rummers were used as Punch Bowls. Intended for various strong alcoholic mixtures served into smaller rummers using a toddy lifter or punch ladle. This is a particularly fine example.