Bristol Blue cut glass Punch Bowl with lid and gilded ladle
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Bristol Blue cut glass Punch Bowl with lid and gilded ladle
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Bristol Blue cut glass Punch Bowl with lid and gilded ladle:
cut with fluted curving sides and horizontal-banding; with traces of gilding and opening for punch ladle.
Circa 1860 with later ladle supplied.
| Height: | 11" | - | 28.0cm |
| Width: | 7½" | - | 19.0cm |
Glossary Words
cut glass
Often now referred to as 'crystal', the glass was blown and shaped, then passed to a specialist cutter, who would polish and cut patterns to enhance its brilliance.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
