Georgian Irish Cut-Glass Bowls with Original Underplates, 1800s, Set of 3

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A superbly rare and exquisite set of three late 18th-century irish george iii period cut-glass bowls complete with original matching … Read more A superbly rare and exquisite set of three late 18th-century irish george iii period cut-glass bowls complete with original matching underplates. Crafted circa 1780-1800, these exceptional pieces originate from the renowned glassmaking centers of waterford or belfast in ireland, capturing the elegance and craftsmanship of georgian-era luxury.

each bowl features intricate vesica cutting and a gracefully lobed rim, above a strikingly deep-cut diamond pattern extending down to a polished, plain oval base. The matching underplates showcase identical detailed diamond cutting and feature a distinctive "lemon squeezer" pattern beneath, indicative of fine irish craftsmanship.

this remarkable antique set includes:

2 smaller bowls:
dimensions: 22 cm (top width) x 13 cm (bottom width), height varying from 10 cm (sides) to 13 cm (ends)
weight: approx. 882 grams each
matching small underplates:
dimensions: 24 cm w x 15 cm d x 5 cm h
weight: approx. 699 grams each

1 large bowl:
dimensions: 29 cm (top width) x 18 cm (bottom width), height varying from 11 cm (sides) to 16 cm (ends)
weight: approx. 1.5 kg
large matching underplate:
dimensions: 30 cm w x 21 cm d x 16 cm h
weight: approx. 1.315 kg

provenance & style:
period: late 18th century, george iii era
origin: ireland (waterford or belfast)
style: georgian, anglo-irish See less