Pair Victorian Enamelled Rummers c1870

Description

Heading : A pair of enamelled rummers
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : European
Colour : Polychrome decoration
Bowl : Large cup enamelled with vines. apples and damsons
Stem : Slice cut pedestal
Foot : Moulded. flat base
Pontil : None
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14.7cm tall with a 10cm bowl and a 9.5cm foot
Condition : Some scratches on the underside of the foot
Restoration : None
Weight :  1148grams

The shape and decoration are both mid 19th century. The bold design is more frequently observed on earlier Victorian glassware. later 19th century examples have a propensity to more elaborate and complex designs. They are very weighty . tactile and quite stunning.