Robert Belcher Antiques

Description

This beautiful set of Venetian lattice glass is amazing. It has a jewel like quality which is very pleasing to the eye. It has an intricate and fine ribboned and platted design that runs throughout each piece in a continuous pattern with a solid strand of vivid turquoise blue alternated with a delicate opaque white which is divided into fine strands forming a ribbon of circles with a stunning high lustre rose gold boarder. It is rare to find a complete set which comprises an elegant ewer or claret jug which stands on a flared foot with raised moulded rings. The body has a bulbous form with a tall slender neck which broadens into a shaped pouring spout from which the elegant curved and raised handle connects and returns onto the body with an impressive lion’s head mask. The ewer includes its original stand and a magnificent pair of large goblets which have a wonderful decorative hollow stem which is decorated again with lion’s head masks which are connected with a foliate wreath and there is a beaded boarder above and below. Each piece has been hand blown with great skill and is finished on the underside with a snapped of pontil which is normal for Venetian glass of this period. These fine pieces are all in excellent original condition with no damage, Circa 1870

Of interest inside the jug, there is a handwritten piece of paper giving details and provenance from an early 19th century collection.

Ewer height 33cm x width 12 cm x depth12cm
Goblets height 18cm x width 9cm x depth 9cm
Stand height 3cm x width 18.5 cm x depth 18.5cm

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If you wish to see an item, we will be more than happy to arrange a viewing.

Many thanks
Wendy and Robert