Rock Crystal Engraved Whisky Tumbler c1900

Description

Heading : Rock cut crystal whisky tumbler
Period : Victorian – Edwardian 
Date : c1890- 1910
Origin : England
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Tapered bowl with rock cut crystal and polished tulip flowers and foliate design.
Pontil : Star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Approx 10cm tall with a bowl of 7cm and 5cm base  
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 132 grams

The “rock crystal” style of cutting whereby every part of the deep cut intaglio image is polished was developed by Kny and Fritsche and used by Palme and others of repute. In the late 19th century the designs were far more intensely carved.