SOLD – Six Richardsons Sherry Glasses c1880

Description

Heading : Six Sherry Glasses
Date : c1880
Period : Victorian
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round Funnel
Bowl Features : Sharp Cross Cut Diamonds
Stem : sliec cut baluster knop
Foot : Petal Cut
Pontil Star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Sizes : 5 7/8 inches tall with a 2 3/8 inch bowl and 2 1/4 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 920 grams

Additional Information : Part of a large suite of period glass made by the Richardson Company in Stourbridge England in the 2^nd half of the 19^th century. Very similar examples with petal cut feet and cutting can be seen in the book “British Glass 1800-1914 by Charles R Hajdamach’ on page 371 which are attributed to Richardson and Braodfield House. The quality of the workmanship is excellent. each piece of glass being hand cut.