Eight Gadrooned Regency Custard Cups c1830

Description

Heading : Set of Eight Gadrooned Regency Custard Cups c1830
Period : Regency – William IV
Origin : England
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Bell-shaped with a single applied handle to each and gadrooned base
Foot : Applied
Pontil : Polished 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : from 5.8 to 6.7 cm height. 6.6 to 6.8 cm diameter bowl. 3.6 to 5.1 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent; bubbles and small inclusions throughout; no chips. cracks or flakes
Restoration : None 
Weight:  1070 grams 

Custard cups and jelly glasses are to be found in sets far more often than wine glasses. There are several reasons.Firstly unlike wine glasses these were rarely used. Secondly sets were not broken up by dealer and collectors as the value is within the set. Finally they are less widely collected than wine and drinking glasses but remain a most elegant means to entertain.