Rare Irish Waterford Glass Spirit Flask c1790

Description

Heading : An Irish Glass Flask
Date : c1790
Period : George III
Origin : Ireland
Colour : Clear
Bowl :  It has unusual linear bands of polished printie cuts on the shoulder and flanks. Fan and very fine diamond cutting and vacant cartouche.
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Length 18.7cm  
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 223 grams

Additional Information : Similar examples and shown within the book Irish Glass by Phelps Warren with fine diamonds and fan cuts repeated within the design. Warren states that flasks of this specific form are uncommon. The combination of fine diamonds and fan cuts is a “signature’ of glass produced by both the Penrose and Gatchells factories of Waterford.