Rare English Amethyst Glass Lustre c1850

Description

Heading : 19^th century amethyst glass lustre
Date : c1850
Period : Victorian
Origin : English
Colour : Amethyst
Body : Petal cut rim with central candle sconce . 16 facet cut droplets with orginal catches
Stem : Slice and facet cut baluster knop
Foot : Slice cut on top and flute cut beneath
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 10 inches tall and 4 3/4 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. a few very minor nibbles to th eends of the droplets .
Restoration : None
Weight : 1700 grams

Additional Information : We have a pair of these lutres. however the 2nd example has a droplet missing and also has a repaired crack to the top. We are happy to include the 2nd example free of charge as it would be a shame to split them up. It will be possible to restore the second example and we can discuss this with you. This is an early 19th century English example and very rare in Amethyst.