Six Victorian Glass Ice Plates c1890

Description

Heading : A set of six ice plates
Period: Victoria
Date : 1870- 1900
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Comb cut rims. The bases are undercut with Tudor rose design
Pontil : Broad polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  diameter: 17cm 
Condition : Very good. a few minor nibbles on rims. but otherwise remarkable
Restoration : None
Weight : 1510grams

Originally used to keep comestibles cool at the dining table. When filled with ice they wil hold six oysters. native or rock. A bowl may also be stood on the base and ice packed around to chill the butter or dessert therein. Alternatively simply stand your wine rinser upon this to catch drips of condensation from the rinser or from the wine glass as it is cleaned. We believe thay would make excellent salad plates