BOWLS, DISHES, PLATES AND TAZZE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CANDELABRA, CANDLESTICKS AND CHANDELIERS
Original Chandelier, made at Waterford in 1785. 6 ft. 3 in. long. The upper trio of arms are "hand bent," and the stars on these arms are 6 in. high. The pendant at the bottom weighs 9 lbs.
In the Author's family collection.
Original Chandelier, made at Waterford in 1788. 6 ft. 6 in. long. The arms are each 2 ft. 8 in. long, and it weighs 2½ cwt. The cutting, workmanship, and colour are unsurpassed. It is built upon an iron rod covered in silver tubing.
In the Author's family collection.
A Waterford Chandelier of exquisite design and cutting. 4 ft. 6 in. long.
In the Author's collection.
Pair of Waterford Sideboard Lights, of the finest period and rare cutting. Adam design.
In the Author's collection.
Waterford Glass Chimney Set, draped with deep "pot-metal" blue drops. 20 in. high. Probably Dublin, circa 1815.
In the Author's collection.
Set of three Waterford Table Lights, 26 in. high.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Rare set of four single Dining Table Lights. The facet cutting on the long "reflectors" is particularly fine and interesting. Waterford, circa 1785.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
One of a pair of Adam Lights, 4 ft. high. Waterford glass, on old marble "Bosi" work pedestals. Slightly restored.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Typical pair of Irish Table Lights, 25 in. high, on square bases. Circa 1780.
In the Author's collection.
Pair of Waterford Table Lights, hung with the palest amber round drops (Dublin), and mounted on Wedgwood urns. 22 in. high. Late Adam period.
In Mr. Hugh Weguelin's collection.
Three Waterford Facet-cut Table Lights, with almond-shaped drops, 22 in. and 23 in. high. Circa 1783.
In Mr. E. Parsons' collection.
Three Waterford Table Lights, Adam period, 24 in. high, with "almond" drops.
In Major Pope's collection.
Pair of Waterford Candlesticks, 1785. 10 in. high.
In Mr. H. Samuelson's collection.
Waterford Chandelier, 4 ft. 3 in. long. Circa 1783.
In Mrs. Cox's collection.
Early Waterford Candelabra and pair of Candlesticks with facet-cut ornament.
In Colonel Jenner's collection.
Adam Chandelier, Waterford, in its original condition. 5 ft. long.
In Mrs. Sabin's collection.
Irish Candle Shades, 23 in. high; finest period. One cut flat double stars. These shades were used in halls and covered large-size church candles. Unique specimens.
In the Author's collection.
Pair of Waterford Alter Candlesticks. Circa 1783.
In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Three unique early Irish Candlesticks. Probably 1760.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
These candlesticks have the largest bases on record, with high domes, and bear the "pontil" mark on top of the nozzle instead of at the bottom. They were made upside down.
Very large Irish Candlesticks, with unusual bases. Circa 1770.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Pair of rare Waterford Tapersticks, 5 in. high. Circa 1790.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Pair of Irish Lamps. Probably Waterford, 1790. Very unusual specimens.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Waterford Candlestick, 1783, 14 in. high; and a pair of early Cork Candlesticks, 12 in. high.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Set of three very early Irish Blown Glass Rushlight Holders, early eighteenth century.
In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Waterford Table Lights, of exceptional quality, 24 in. high.
In Mr. Fitzroy Chapman's collection.
Pair of antique Altar Candlesticks, about 16 in. high. Waterford, of the very finest period and cutting.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Four fine specimens of Waterford Candlesticks.
In the Walter Harding collection.
A wonderful Irish deep-coloured, moulded Mug, 8 in. high. Probably Dublin. Circa 1740.
In the Walter Harding collection.