Georgian a traforato (spun glass) basket and plate stand

  
This is a Georgian a traforato (spun glass) basket and plate stand originating from Liege in Belgium and dating from the late 18th century, c1780. The basket is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the foot consistent with 200+ years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the foot.

The basket is of a flared bucket shape, the bowl rim measuring 21 cm (8.4 inches) in diameter. The foot measures 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter and there is a significant kick up into the body of the basket.

The basket is 15.3 cm (6.1 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. The plate stand measures 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter and stands 2.5 cm (1 inch) high.

It has a small hole and damage to the outside of the base. There are no other chips, other cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. The plate stand has effectively been discounted to zero in determining the cost of the pairing. The item "Georgian a traforato (spun glass) basket and plate stand" is in sale since Saturday, May 16, 2020. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Date-Lined Glass\Pre-1840".

The seller is "theworldismadeofglassltd" and is located in Brislington. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Country of Origin: Belgium
• Colour: Clear
• Style: Georgian
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Object Type: Plate
• Featured Refinements: Georgian Glass