18th Century Glass Newcastle Light Baluster c 1750 |
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The glass is in superb condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration...
Origin: probably England, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, except for two very short, stable hairlines at the neck that are original to the piece; stopper retains the original cork and fits well. Size: 12-3/4" tall.
This example has a very strong presence, with a goodly sized round funnel bowl. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. Good tool marks, color, and striations, and of substantial weight. The height, at 6 3/4", is also greater than is usually found, adding to the desirability...
The round funnel bowl features an oval cartouche with a pair of clasped hands, reaching out of clouds, in front of a blazing heart, all of this backed by rays of sunshine. The cartouche is surrounded by fulsomely engraved elaborate scrolls, foliage, and groups of flowers, all highlighted by superb polished details...
The impression and proportions of this glass are beautiful, with it standing tall at 6 3/4", with a bowl diameter of 2 1/4" and a foot diameter of 2 1/2"...
5 1/4 inches tall, bowl and foot diameter of 2 1/4 inches. Rough, snapped pontil. No damage, polishing, or restoration.
Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Good color, striations, and tool marks...
6 5/8" tall, 2 1/4" bowl diameter, 2 3/4" foot diameter
Overall excellent condition, with no restoration or cracks. Wonderful color, striations, and tooling marks...
Although this type form was also made slightly later, the thinly blown dark metal strongly suggests a late 17th century date.
This glass is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks, or restoration...
A very similar glass with a less developed bowl (shown in the last picture), was exhibited at Delomosne and Son as part of the Seton Veitch Collection.