Large, Gold Lined Mercury Glass Goblet
Stock No
GSN1923LM
2017
- £175.00
- €199 Euro
- $234 US Dollar
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Item Description
This Mercury glass goblet (or Chalice) has etched vine leaf foliage and grape decoration and is gilded inside
-Mercury glass was originally called- 'Poor Mans Silver'
Mercury glass (silvered glass) is double walled glass with a silvering solution applied between the layers giving it a shining silver appearance
(Called mercury glass though silver nitrate was more commonly used)
The technique originated in Germany C1840's
In excellent condition, some slight clouding at base but with its original lead seal
Dimensions: Height 15cm, diameter at rim 8cm, diameter at base 8cm
Shipping: Tracked and signed £10
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West London, London
Period
C1840's
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)779 2722264
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