A Regency Peacock Blue Wine Glass c1835

Description

Heading : A peacock blue wine glass
Date : c1835
Period : William IV- Victoria
Origin : England. probably Benjamin Richardson
Colour : Green-blue
Bowl : Conical
Bowl Features : Slice cut
Stem : Facet cut shoulder knop
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Polished  
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  Height 13.2 cms with a 6.9cm bowl and 7.0cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 126 Grams

The colour was achieved by adding chromium and copper to the melt

References :

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 150.

British Glass 1800 – 1914 By Charles R. Hajdamach – Page 53 Plate 2.