Georgian Gadrooned Glass Custard Cup c1820

Description

Heading : Glass custard cup
Date : c1820
Period : George IV
Origin : Irish
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Applied handle and ‘swirled rib-moulding’ to the base of the flared bowl. often referred to as gadrooned but in the case of Irish glass there are some variations in terminology
Stem : Flattened ball knop
Pontil : Polished
Foot : Conical
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 3 ¼ inches tall with a 2 ¾ inch bowl and 2 1/16 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 155 grams

Intended for both sweet and savoury custards but they are ideal for coffee with a shot of spirit.