Small, Gold Lined Mercury Glass Goblet
Stock No
GSN1926LM
2017
- £95.00
- €108 Euro
- $127 US Dollar
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Item Description
This Mercury glass footed bowl has etched 'Foliage' 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, missing its base seal
Dimensions: Height 12cm, diameter at rim 7.25cm, diameter at base 6.25cmIn excellent condition, some slight clouding at base and missing its original lead seal
Shipping: Tracked and signed £10
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West London, London
Period
C1840/50
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)779 2722264
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