Fine early 19th C cut glass Jug with gilded-bronze classical mounts
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Fine early 19th C cut glass Jug with gilded-bronze classical mounts
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Fine early 19th C cut glass Jug with gilded-bronze classical mounts:
with pillar and diamond cutting and a star-cut base; the mounts with palm and acanthus leaf motifs and floral boss. Probably Russian, circa 1830 and restored.
| Height: | 13" | - | 34.0cm |
| Width: | 5" | - | 13.0cm |
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.
