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ANTIQUE HAND ENGRAVED HORSE WINE GLASS
A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE HAND BLOWN WINE GLASS FEATURING AN ELEGANT AIR TWIST STEM AND A FINELY WHEEL ENGRAVED HORSE MOTIF. THIS PIECE DATES FROM THE LATE VICTORIAN TO EARLY EDWARDIAN PERIOD (CIRCA 1880–1920) AND SHOWCASES THE CRAFTSMANSHIP TYPICAL OF FINE ENGLISH OR CONTINENTAL CRYSTAL GLASSWARE.
THE AIR TWIST STEM CREATES A DELICATE SPIRAL EFFECT INSIDE THE GLASS; A HALLMARK OF SKILLED GLASSBLOWING REVIVED FROM GEORGIAN TRADITIONS. THE ENGRAVED HORSE ADDS A DISTINCTIVE DECORATIVE TOUCH.
A CHARMING AND COLLECTIBLE EXAMPLE OF ANTIQUE GLASSMAKING, PERFECT FOR DISPLAY OR USE. THE SIZE IS 16 cm HIGH AND WITH 9 cm DIAMETER AT THE TOP.
IN EXCELLENT USED ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH LIGHT AGE RELATED WEAR. NO CHIPS OR CRACKS. ENGRAVING CRISP AND CLEAR.
FREE UK POSTAGE. THE GLASS WILL BE CAREFULLY PACKED AND BOXED FOR POSTAGE.