Sunderland Bridge Bucket Bowl Rummer c1830

Description

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Heading : A bucket bowl rummer engraved with a depiction of the Sunderland Bridge
Date : c1830
Period : George IV- William IV
Origin : England
Colour : Clear

Bowl : Bucket shaped. Engraved with hops and barley. the Sunderland bridge and monogram JRN
Stem : Plain with annular know and cushion
Foot : Low conical and cushion

Pontil : Snapped

Glass Type : Lead
Size : 12.5cm tall.  8.5 cm bowl and 7cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  157 grams

The 1796 Sunderland Road Bridge as it should be known was considered to be a major engineering achievement of the era.