Dublin, Ireland
Details
- Dimensions
- 3.25ʺW × 7ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Crystal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good untouched condition with no losses anywhere, possibly never used during its long lifetime, wonderful age wear underneath base. Typically … moreGood untouched condition with no losses anywhere, possibly never used during its long lifetime, wonderful age wear underneath base. Typically unmarked as these early pieces were not. *Stunning and rare example of a piece of Irish Georgian History. Wonderful “greyish colour” crystal a real sign of a quality piece. less
- Description
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An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl of circular outline and compact proportions. Made by …
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An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl of circular outline and compact proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass Company, County Tipperary in Ireland, early to mid-Nineteenth Century.
The heavy gauge circular fold-over rim cut with a continuous band of fluted detailing, the main bowl body with diamond and strawberry cut detail, raised on a short narrow socle, ending on a square decorative heavy base.
Condition: Good untouched condition with no losses anywhere, possibly never used during its long lifetime, wonderful age wear underneath base. Typically unmarked as these early pieces were not.
*Stunning and rare example of a piece of Irish Georgian History. Wonderful “greyish colour” crystal a real sign of a quality piece.
Height: 6.5" (16.5cm). Diameter: (top rim) 7" (18cm). Width: (at square base) 3.25” (8.25cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
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The history of Irish Hand Cut Crystal goes back to the late 17th century. George Ravenscroft started the tradition in 1676. The glassmaker added lead oxide to the silicates that make up the molten glass. The process achieved a softness that allowed the glass to be blown and carved while remaining hard and clear as it cooled. The first crystal factory in Ireland opened in County Tyrone in 1771.
The Creation of Waterford Crystal
The Waterford Crystal we know today back in 1783 with George and William Penrose. Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.”
The Penrose brothers sought the expertise of renowned glassmaker John Hill in 1785. Hill that began the process of polishing the glass to give the unique Waterford Crystal shine now known the world over. Hill left Waterford in 1788 after a major disagreement with the Penrose brothers. Waterford cut glass was already being exported to the United Kingdom and USA at this time as its popularity grew.
William Penrose passed away in 1796 and the business was sold two years later to James Ramsey, Ambrose Barcroft and Jonathan Gatchell. Gatchell later became the sole owner of the company until his death in 1823. His son George formed a partnership with George Saunders which would last until 1848. However, the business suffered during this period due to new duties imposed on the manufacture and exportation of glass. The factory ceased production in 1851. George Gatchell relocated to England where he lived until his death 30 years later.
We are pleased to offer this rare quality piece of Irish history for sale on-line. less
Dublin, Ireland
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