Marked Penrose Waterford Decanter c1780

Description

Heading : A marked Glass decanter
Date : c1780
Period : George III
Origin : Ireland
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Original ground mushroom
Neck : Three applied annulated collars
Body : Prussian form decorated with arches of diamond cuts with star cuts between. Flute moulded base
Base : Snapped pontil with moulded “Waterford Penrose”
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 21.9cm tall and approximately 10.2cm in diameter
Condition : Very fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 533 grams

References : The Decanter an Illustrated history of glass from 1650 By Andy McConnell – Page 237 Plate 337.