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Circa 1730-40 George II period wine glass. Graceful "Kit-Cat" balustroid form with drawn trumpet bowl, the stem with inverted baluster …
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Circa 1730-40 George II period wine glass. Graceful "Kit-Cat" balustroid form with drawn trumpet bowl, the stem with inverted baluster knop, sitting on a rare conical, high domed foot. Note the thickness for constant rough tavern use (from which the name derives). Associated with the 18th century Whig watering hold & political club, the Kit Kat in London. The club's tavern keeper, Christopher Catt, was famous for his mutton pies known as Kit Cats. 2 5/8" dia. bowl.
6.5" h. x 2 7/8" dia. foot.
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- Dimensions
- 2.88ʺW × 2.88ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Styles
- Georgian
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Condition commensurate with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. less
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