BOWLS, DISHES, PLATES AND TAZZE
Reading edition
Waterford Bowl, circa 1783. 8 in. by 10 in. Very flat diamond cutting, on three feet carved as paws. This bowl, which is one of the finest the author has ever seen, is exceptionally notable from the fact that the pontil has been worked up into an ornament instead of being broken off.
In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Waterford Flower Bowl, 12 in. high. Heavy early glass, finely cut, with castellated edge. Circa 1783.
In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Waterford Canoe-shaped Bowl, deep colour and rare shape; 1783. 10 in. high, 14 in. wide.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
An exceptionally large "Turnover" Cork Bowl, on heavily domed base; early. Flat cutting. 12 in. high.
In the collection of Mrs. Rea.
A similar example is in the Walter Harding collection.
Plate X.
Rare heavily chiselled Christening Bowl. Irish, 1760. 26 in. across.
In the Author's collection.
Munster Glass Bowl. 10 in. by 11 in. Circa 1780. Heavily but beautifully cut.
In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
"Pinched" Sided Bowl on round domed foot. 11 in. wide, 8 in. high.
In Mr. Henderson's collection.
Waterford Orange Bowl. 16 in. by 7½ in. Unusually large. Circa 1790.
In Major Pope's collection.
Plate XI.
Very large early Irish Moulded Bowl. It rings exactly like a bell. Deep coloured and very soft glass. No duplicate known. Date 1760.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
A wonderful early "Pinched" Bowl, showing the remarkable "rainbow" band of faint colour running round the body. The foot is square and moulded in a "dome." Note that the waste metal running from the square base has not been cut away, proving that this piece, for some reason unknown, has been left unfinished. There is no trace of "milkiness" about this bowl. The small one (3 in. high) beside it is a traveller's sample, made this minute size for convenience in carrying about.
In the Author's collection.
Shallow diamond-cut Waterford Revolving Centre Dish, 18 in. by 6 in. The glass all fits together without any metal mounting. Circa 1783.
In the Hon. Mrs. York's collection.
Plate XII.
Rare specimen of Cork Glass Orange Bowl, circa 1790. 14 in. long, 8½ in. high.
Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
Finely cut Waterford Bowl, circa 1790. 13 in. long, 9 in. high.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Plate XIII.
Early Cork "Pillar" Bowl.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Large Bowl of exceptional shape, colour, and cutting. Knopped stem. Circa 1785.
In the Author's family collection.
Plate XIV.
Curious specimen of early Irish Glass, engraved. Of a beautiful deep colour. The stand is of Irish bog-oak, Celtic carving, the Irish wolfhound being very carefully executed. 18 in. high.
In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Plate XV.
Large Two-handled Posset Bowl, 18 in. high. Possibly as early as 1750. Irish. In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
Rare heavy, dark, plain Ogee Bowl, 11 in. by 11 in. Irish, circa 1760. In the collection of Mr. Robert Frank.
Plate XVI.
Strawberry and Fan Cut Bowl, 8 in. high. Made at Waterford in 1790, and bearing the Stannus crest, finely engraved. In the Author's collection.
Waterford Bowl and Basin, cut all over with large, flat double stars. 11 in. by 12 in. Circa 1783. In Mr. Wild's collection.
Two-handled Cup and Cover, heavy clear glass. 4 in. high. Circa 1780. Dublin (copy of Bristol, but much heavier). In Mrs. Day's collection.]
A giant "Turnover" Round Bowl and Dish. Bowl, 12 in. wide; dish, 20 in. Waterford, circa 1815.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Octagonal Deep "Step" Cut Waterford Dish, 12 in. Circa 1825. A very unusual specimen.
In Mrs. Oliver's collection.
Plate XVII.
Set of "Step" Cut Dishes with fan handles. Waterford, circa 1820.
In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
Pair of Banqueting Tazze, Munster glass of about 1790-1810. Made of heavy dark glass in one piece, with a heavily domed foot, and finely cut in slash and diamonds. They are 13 in. high, and weigh 32 lbs. each.
In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
Plate XVIII.
Early Irish "Posset Bowl," probably 1730. Heavy glass of a beautiful dark colour.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Large Irish Urn, circa 1795.
In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Waterford "Canoe" Shaped Bowl, on scroll base, 1790. 14 in. long, 9 in. high.
In the Author's family collection.
Plate XIX.
A beautiful Waterford Salad Bowl, circa 1785. 12 in. diam., 5 in. high.
In Colonel Fitzgerald Stannus's collection.
One of a pair of heavy Urns, very early Dublin. 12 in. high. In Mr. Hugh Weguelin's collection.
A rare Finger Bowl, marked "Dublin," very dark colour and soft glass. An early piece. In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Plate XX.
Round Cork Bowl, of beautiful colour and ring, circa 1785.
In Mr. Henderson's collection.
Three rare specimens of very early Irish Glass. The pressed piece in the centre is particularly beautiful in colour and texture, and the two vases are very heavy, probably early Dublin, with unfinished feet.
In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Plate XXI.
Irish Plain Punch Bowl and Ladle, heavy uncut glass of fine colour, circa 1770.
In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Fine examples of the later period (after 1815) "Step" Cutting Waterford. This glass is whiter and much clearer than the earlier examples.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XXII.
One of the rarest Waterford "2-Piece" Bowls in existence, circa 1785. 12½ in. high, 10 in. wide, 14½ in. long. Remarkable for its colour and texture.
Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
Waterford "Helmet" Bowl, very rare, and a pair of large, finely cut oval Waterford Dishes. Adam period.
In Major Courtauld's collection.
Plate XXIII.